Welder

CV-LibraryNN4, Hardingstone, West NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 12 March 2026
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Welder – Northampton
Shift: 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)
Salary: £15.50 plus £1 shift allowance
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Welder who can weld to BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 5817 standards?

Optimum TA are recruiting for a skilled Welder to join a well-established manufacturing business in Northampton. You’ll be part of a busy, supportive team producing high-quality metal components used across the power generation sector.

What you’ll be doing:

* Tack and weld metal components to engineering drawings

* Check the quality of parts before and after welding

* Measure, grind, and fettle welded parts using air and electric hand tools

* Support general workshop duties as required (training provided)

What we’re looking for:

* Ability to weld to BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 5817 standards (or similar)

* Able to read and work from technical drawings

* Positive, can-do attitude and hands-on approach

* Good communication and teamwork skills

* Flexibility and attention to detail

Training and Qualifications:

You’ll complete a company welding test before starting, and once onboard, you’ll be trained to BS EN ISO 5817 welding standard.

The environment:

Manual workshop environment, working with heavy equipment using magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.

Benefits include:

* Retention bonus (up to £650)

* 4x life assurance

* Sick pay scheme

* Pension

* 23 days holiday plus bank/public holidays

* Free hot drinks

* Access to retail discounts

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