Welder – Northampton

Shift:06:00 - 14:00 OR 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)

Salary: £16.25 plus £1 shift allowance for PM shift

Contract: Permanent

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 AWSD 1.1 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 AWSD 1.1 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