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Posted 20 July, 2026

Tig Welder

Optima UK
Loughborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder
Location: Leicestershire, LE18
Shift: Rotating AM/PM (37 hours per week)
Pay: £18.38 per hour incl. shift allowance

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Benefits:

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  • Permanent position
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  • 26 days floating + 7 statutory days (this holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)
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  • Company events
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  • Company pension
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Employee discount
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  • Free parking
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  • On-site parking
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  • Sick pay
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  • Store discount
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Supplemental pay types:

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  • Bonus scheme
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  • Quarterly bonus
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The Company:

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A specialised manufacturer in both precision aerospace components and large industrial gas turbine parts, making us a trusted supplier to key industries across the globe.

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The TIG Welder Role:

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Provide welding support on a range of industrial components in line with customer requirements.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Completion of TIG welding tasks in line with Customer specification
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  • Completion of critical tube welding tasks, welding of vanes to vanes
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  • Inspection of work to ensure compliance with strict quality standards
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  • Using a range of air tools to perform work tasks
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  • Completion of all necessary paperwork (i.e batch cards)
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  • Understanding of basic Engineering drawings and method specifications.
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  • Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.
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About You:

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  • Must have proven experience of TIG welding
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  • Experience of working in a fast-paced Manufacturing / Engineering environment
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  • Experience of using hand / air tools
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  • Ability to understand method specifications and basic engineering drawings
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  • Experience of using measuring systems to ensure quality adherence
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How to Apply:

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To apply for the TIG Welder position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

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