TIG Welder/Fabricator

  • Recruitment South East
  • Hailsham, Sussex
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK STATUS IN THE UK, AS OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

TIG Welder / Fabricator

We re looking for two experienced TIG Welder / Fabricators to join a friendly and well-established precision engineering company based in Hailsham. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, technical environment where quality, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

What you ll be doing

In this role, you ll be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components, working to detailed engineering drawings and tight tolerances. Your day-to-day duties will include:
  • TIG welding and fabrication of components and sub-assemblies to specification
  • Making sure all work is completed on time and to a high standard
  • Working closely with the machine shop and wider team to meet production schedules
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished work meets requirements
  • Setting up and running leak-testing operations using helium mass spectrometry equipment

What we re looking for


We re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and understands the importance of quality and safety.
You ll ideally have:

  • At least 3 years TIG welding experience
  • Experience working with stainless steel (Mu-metal experience would be an advantage)
  • Good fabrication skills and confidence using precision measuring equipment
  • The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
  • A flexible attitude and the ability to manage your own workload
  • A strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards
  • A continuous-improvement mindset and a willingness to help the team meet targets

Qualifications such as BTEC / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering are preferred but not essential if you have the right hands-on experience. Basic turning knowledge would also be a bonus.

Working hours

  • Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
  • Early finish at 12pm every Friday
Please note: due to the location, you ll need to be able to drive.

What s in it for you?
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday used during Christmas shutdown)
  • Company pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contribution)
  • Life insurance at 4x annual salary (rising to 6x when enrolled in the pension scheme)
  • Occupational health support, including annual health checks
  • Occupational sick pay (1 3 weeks full pay depending on service)
  • Annual eye test and contribution towards prescription or safety glasses