MIG Welder - Defence
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£20 - £20 Hourly
Full-Time
MIG Welder – Defence Manufacturing
Stockport | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + overtime
A long‑established defence manufacturer is recruiting experienced MIG Welders to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. This is hands‑on, high‑specification work producing armour and complex welded assemblies for defence platforms, with long‑term stability and consistent workload.
The role
MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, or aluminium components
Manufacturing assemblies using jigs and fixtures to engineering drawings and work instructions
Working to military standards, tight tolerances, and defined quality requirements
Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
Carrying out visual inspection and supporting NDT checks
Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
Completing work records accurately (SAP or similar MRP systems)
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What you’ll need
NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent)
Proven MIG welding experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, and welding specifications
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 early finish / half-day Fridays
Training and ongoing qualification support will be provided, including EN ISO welder approvals 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
Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email
Stockport | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + overtime
A long‑established defence manufacturer is recruiting experienced MIG Welders to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. This is hands‑on, high‑specification work producing armour and complex welded assemblies for defence platforms, with long‑term stability and consistent workload.
The role
MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, or aluminium components
Manufacturing assemblies using jigs and fixtures to engineering drawings and work instructions
Working to military standards, tight tolerances, and defined quality requirements
Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
Carrying out visual inspection and supporting NDT checks
Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
Completing work records accurately (SAP or similar MRP systems)
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What you’ll need
NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent)
Proven MIG welding experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, and welding specifications
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 early finish / half-day Fridays
Training and ongoing qualification support will be provided, including EN ISO welder approvals 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
Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email
Reference: 225207563
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MIG Welder - Defence
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£20 - £20 Hourly
Full-Time
MIG Welder – Defence Manufacturing
Stockport | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + overtime
A long‑established defence manufacturer is recruiting experienced MIG Welders to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. This is hands‑on, high‑specification work producing armour and complex welded assemblies for defence platforms, with long‑term stability and consistent workload.
The role
MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, or aluminium components
Manufacturing assemblies using jigs and fixtures to engineering drawings and work instructions
Working to military standards, tight tolerances, and defined quality requirements
Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
Carrying out visual inspection and supporting NDT checks
Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
Completing work records accurately (SAP or similar MRP systems)
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What you’ll need
NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent)
Proven MIG welding experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, and welding specifications
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 early finish / half-day Fridays
Training and ongoing qualification support will be provided, including EN ISO welder approvals 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
Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email
Stockport | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + overtime
A long‑established defence manufacturer is recruiting experienced MIG Welders to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. This is hands‑on, high‑specification work producing armour and complex welded assemblies for defence platforms, with long‑term stability and consistent workload.
The role
MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, or aluminium components
Manufacturing assemblies using jigs and fixtures to engineering drawings and work instructions
Working to military standards, tight tolerances, and defined quality requirements
Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
Carrying out visual inspection and supporting NDT checks
Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
Completing work records accurately (SAP or similar MRP systems)
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What you’ll need
NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent)
Proven MIG welding experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, and welding specifications
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 early finish / half-day Fridays
Training and ongoing qualification support will be provided, including EN ISO welder approvals 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
Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email
Reference: 225207563
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