Job Description
Welder/ Fitter
Location: Widnes
Salary: £42,000 £43,000 per year + Performance-Based Pay Rises
Shifts: Monday to Friday Double Days (6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm)
Are you a hands-on Fitter and competent welder who takes pride in quality workmanship?
This is your opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in Widnes that genuinely invests in its people. You ll enjoy first-class training, great team culture, and no weekend work ideal for someone who values both career growth and work-life balance.
What s in it for you?
- Excellent pay: £42,000 £44,000 with regular performance-based reviews
- Bonus scheme linked to individual and team performance
- Comprehensive training & development, fully funded, including:
- Advanced Welding Courses (MIG & Stick)
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics Training
- Ongoing technical upskilling and career development
- No weekend work enjoy a proper work-life balance
- Supportive, team-focused environment with real opportunities to progress
The Role
As part of the maintenance engineering team, you ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical systems such as pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Welding and fabricating (MIG & Stick) components and parts for plant machinery welding is a significant part of this role
- Setting up, aligning, and assembling machinery, moulds, and tampers with precision
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency
What We re Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Welding
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and fitting
- Must be a competent welder MIG & Stick welding are essential and form a large portion of this role
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is an advantage
- Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player with a focus on quality and safety
This is more than just another fitter job it s a chance to build a long-term, rewarding career with ongoing training, recognition, and genuine progression opportunities.
If you re a skilled Mechanical Fitter who excels at welding and you re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, apply today!
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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