£18-£20ph
Farnborough , Hampshire
Permanent | 38hrs/week | Mon-Fri | Early Finish Friday | Free Onsite Parking
The Company
This Farnborough-based engineering business specialises in precision assemblies for demanding industries. Known for their high-quality standards, they produce low-to-mid volume components using a variety of welding techniques and work to detailed CAD drawings.
Role & Responsibilities
We're looking for a skilled Welder with experience working to tight tolerances on thin gauge Aluminium. You'll join a small, high-performing welding cell, producing a wide variety of parts—mainly lightweight aluminium fabrications, using AC TIG (DTAW) and MIG (GMAW) processes. Some stainless and mild steel may also be involved.
Fabrication is part of the role, but focused more on precision welding than heavy structural work
Typical material thicknesses: 1.5mm – 5mm, mostly plate and light tube
Interpret technical drawings and inspect your own work
Work to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy
Contribute to continuous improvement (5S principles: Sort, Shine, Standardise, Sustain, etc.)
Maintain your own equipment and workspace
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of welding experience on thin gauge aluminium
Confident using AC/DC TIG and MIG welding on light metals
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Good understanding of quality control and production workflow
Fabrication skills a bonus, but not essential
Previous welding codings or qualifications beneficial
Industries/Backgrounds That Fit Well
Candidates from aerospace, electronics enclosures, motorsport, or precision sheet metal environments will feel at home here.
Benefits
£16 - £18 per hour
20 days holiday + bank holidays
5% matched pension
Discretionary bonus & sick pay
Health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance
Free EV charging and parking onsite
What Next?
Apply now or call Max at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in confidence. Interviews include a site tour so you can see the work first-hand
Salary description
£36000.00 - £39500.00 per year