Manufacturing Technician

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN / SHEET METAL FABRICATOR & TIG WELDER
Salary: £34,692 + Overtime Potential
Location: Runcorn
Hours: 38 per week (4-day week: Mon–Thu, 07:00–17:00)

Hexagon Recruitment are recruiting for a skilled Manufacturing Technician (Sheet Metal Fabricator / TIG Welder) on behalf of our client — a market-leading manufacturer.

We are looking for an experienced professional with strong sheet metal fabrication skills and proven TIG welding capability.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will:

• Work with a range of metals to produce high-quality components and assemblies in line with engineering drawings.

• Carry out fabrication and assembly of sheet metal and mechanical components using a variety of hand and power tools.

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, Duplex and other metals (proven experience required).

• Ensure all products meet strict quality standards and customer specifications.

• Attend customer sites occasionally to support installation activities.

• Read and interpret technical drawings with excellent attention to detail.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Undertake internal and external training to maintain required qualifications and safety standards.

• Support additional tasks within the business as needed.

Physical aspects of the role: manual handling, lifting, working with heavy materials, and standing for long periods.

Desirable: experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems (not essential).

• Level 3 apprenticeship in Sheet Metal Fabrication / Welding (or equivalent).

• Previous manufacturing environment experience (advantageous).

• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.

• Good time management with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

• £34,692 base salary (overtime available but not guaranteed)

• 4-day working week – enjoy Fridays off!

• 20 days holiday, increasing to 21.5 days after 5 years’ service + bank holidays

• Flexible overtime scheme with the ability to accrue additional holiday

• Sick Pay*

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Fizz Discounts Platform

• Company Pension Scheme*

• Life Assurance & Income Protection with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)*

• Optional Private Medical Scheme*
  *Terms & conditions apply

Call Hexagon Recruitment on (phone number removed) to apply.