Robot Welder/ Tig Welder TIG/MIG Welder – Redditch Location: Redditch Pay: £17.50 per hour during probation, rising to £18.00 per hour, plus a weekly shift allowance Probation: 3 months Shifts: Weekly rotating shifts – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–12:00am We're recruiting for a TIG/MIG Welder to join a well-established manufacturing company in Redditch. This role offers strong hourly pay plus a shift allowance, and full training on robotic welding equipment for the right candidate — no prior robotic experience needed. You'll be working on forging dies and tooling, using a mix of TIG and MIG welding alongside a robotic welding arm, restoring and repairing components to a high standard. If you have solid TIG and MIG welding experience from a manufacturing or engineering background, we'd love to hear from you — whether or not you've used robotic welding equipment before. Key Responsibilities * Setting up and operating a robotic welding arm * Applying multiple layers of weld to various forging dies * Removing slag and debris from welded surfaces * Preparing and cleaning surfaces between weld layers * Completing the welding process until the impression within the block is fully restored * Repairing different types of tooling * Performing TIG, MIG, and ARC welding where required * Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets quality standards * Maintaining safe and accurate work practices within a manufacturing environment Person Specification We welcome applications from candidates who: * Have previous welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment * Possess TIG welding experience – essential * Possess MIG welding experience – essential * Have experience operating robotic welding equipment (beneficial but not essential) * Understand welding processes and preparation thoroughly * Are eager to learn robotic welding techniques Candidates with more basic welding experience will also be considered if they demonstrate the right aptitude and willingness to develop. Pay & Hours * Starting rate: £17.50 per hour during the 3-month probation period * Post-probation: £18.00 per hour * Plus a weekly shift allowance of £50.06 The role operates on weekly alternating shifts: * Week 1: 6:00am–2:00pm * Week 2: 2:00pm–12:00am Applicants must be able to work both shifts on a rotating basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced welder looking to build skills in robotic welding, or for candidates already experienced in automated welding seeking a long-term role. Apply today for immediate consideration — call or text Jodie on (phone number removed)