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Fabricator Welder - TIG
Company
Carbon60
Location
Sheffield
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£22.50 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
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Job Description
Fabricator Welder - TIG
Sheffield, S6 2AP.
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.
Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.
Duties
As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.
About You
Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.
Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.
You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.
Interested?
In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sheffield, S6 2AP.
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.
Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.
Duties
As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.
About You
Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.
Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.
You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.
Interested?
In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for welder jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage rate for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2026. Welders must be paid this rate for every hour worked including overtime at time-and-a-half. Employers in manufacturing and construction sectors are required to record all hours and issue itemised payslips.
How many hours per week can a welder legally work in the United Kingdom including overtime limits?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week is limited to 48 hours over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations. Welders may opt out of the limit in writing but must still receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Night shifts for welders require health assessments every 2 years.
What tax code and National Insurance rate applies to welder salaries in the United Kingdom for the 2026/27 tax year?
As per GOV.UK and HMRC, welders with annual earnings above £12,570 use tax code 1257L and pay 8% National Insurance on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. Income tax is charged at 20% on earnings from £12,571 to £50,270. Employers must deduct tax and NI through PAYE and submit monthly to HMRC.
What visa route and salary threshold apply for non-UK welders applying for skilled work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and English language at B1 level. Processing takes up to 8 weeks with an Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
