TIG Welder/Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description:
- An exciting position has become available for a full-time TIG Fabricator Welder to join our team based in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will earn a competitive rate of pay. Hours of work will be 37-hours per week, Monday to Thursday. Overtime is readily available on Fridays and Saturdays depending upon business activity. The main role will be the fabrication of components for use in petrochemical, wastewater treatment, exhibition industries and architecual steel work. Alifab have UK CA execution class 2 accreditation (formerly known as CE) for load bearing structures; experience in this area would be a distinct advantage. However, additional training and development are available, for the right candidate.
Job Responsibility:
- You must be able to read and fabricate to technical drawings with minimal assitance and work to deadlines.
- You will be experienced in TIG welding.
- MIG welding is also a requirement.
- Sub-assembly experience (test building) is preferred.
Role Responsibilities:
- You should be able to produce a quality finished weld deposition, with good penetration and finish.
- You should have the ability to linish and prepare components to a high standard suitable for secondary surface coatings.
- You will be required to fabricate aluminium, stainless and mild steel components to customer specific requirements and tolerance.
Experience:
- Fabricating: 3 years is a must.
- Welding qualifications (preferred but not essential).
Benefits:
- Company pension contributions.
- 25 days paid holidays including bank holidays.
- Basic rate of pay of £16.00 Per hour.
- Working hours: 37-hour week, Monday to Thursday.
- Overtime is readily available on Fridays and Saturdays (depending upon activity).
- PPE provided.
- Free on site car parking If interested please forward your cv for a weld test and interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Experience:
- Fabrication: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for TIG Welder/Fabricator roles across Alifab (Welding & Fabrication) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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