Welder

Welder - MIG
Location: Derby
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

About the Company

At Metalis, we are working with a leading manufacturing business based in Derby, where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled MIG Welder to join the team on a temp-to-perm basis. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit fabrication team, producing high-quality welded assemblies and structural components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding
• Fabricate and assemble large structures to precise tolerances.
• Work from technical drawings and fabrication schematics.
• Use a variety of hand tools, cutting and grinding equipment, and workshop machinery.
• Perform quality checks to ensure weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support colleagues and supervisors in meeting production deadlines and maintaining high-quality output.

Requirements

• Ideally time-served welder/fabricator or equivalent hands-on experience in a heavy fabrication environment.
• Proven experience in MIG welding (experience in TIG or ARC welding is an advantage).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent in fabricating large structural steelwork and heavy gauge materials.
• Good attention to detail, with strong quality awareness.
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a small team.

Benefits

• 15Ph+
• Early Friday finish
• Days only
• Opportunity for long-term, permanent employment after a successful probation period.
• Supportive workshop environment with ongoing work and varied projects.