MIG Welder/Fabricator - Defence

MIG Welder / Fabricator – Defence Manufacturing

Stockport | £19.97 per hour | Permanent

A long-established defence manufacturer in Stockport is recruiting experienced MIG Welders and Fabricators to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. You'll be producing armoured assemblies and specialist military equipment to exacting standards, with long-term stability backed by multi-year defence contracts.

What you'll be doing:

MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, and aluminium components to military standards and tight tolerances

Manufacturing defence equipment using jigs and fixtures, working to engineering drawings and work instructions

Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes

Carrying out visual inspection and NDT checks to confirm conformity to specification

Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies

Using hand tools and appropriate measuring instruments

Completing work records accurately on SAP or similar MRP systems

Identifying hazards before starting work and complying with EHS policies throughout

Completing European welder approval tests on a regular basis

What you need:

At least 12 months' MIG welding and/or fabrication experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

Experience with MIG as a primary process (MAG and TIG desirable)

Knowledge of HSLA steels and welding to BS EN ISO 5817 quality standards

Understanding of welding and fabrication of complex assemblies including materials behaviour, HICC, and residual stress

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, NDT methods, and welding specifications

Familiarity with quality standards such as DIN 2303, BS EN 1090-1, ISO 3834, or ISO 9001

NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent (desirable)

Flexibility to support occasional night shifts when operationally required (enhanced rates apply)

What's on offer:

£19.97 per hour

Overtime paid at x1.33, x1.5, and x2

Days-based role with half-day Fridays

Training and qualification support provided including EN ISO welder approvals and EN ISO (phone number removed) qualifications where required

Competitive pension with enhanced employer contribution

Life assurance and company sick pay (increasing with service)

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Additional holiday and long-service rewards

Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and EV charging

Long-term job security through multi-year defence contracts

This business is a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists, and those with cadet or military experience.

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