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
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Setting up and operating a robotic welding arm
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Applying multiple layers of weld to various forging dies
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Removing slag and debris from welded surfaces
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Preparing and cleaning surfaces between weld layers
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Completing the welding process until the impression within the block is fully restored
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Repairing different types of tooling
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Performing TIG, MIG, and ARC welding where required
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Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets quality standards
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Maintaining safe and accurate work practices within a manufacturing environment
Person Specification
We welcome applications from candidates who:
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Have previous welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
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Possess TIG welding experience – essential
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Possess MIG welding experience – essential
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Have experience operating robotic welding equipment (beneficial but not essential)
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Understand welding processes and preparation thoroughly
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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
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Starting rate: £17.50 per hour during the 3-month probation period
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Post-probation: £18.00 per hour
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Plus a weekly shift allowance of £50.06
The role operates on weekly alternating shifts:
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Week 1: 6:00am–2:00pm
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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)
