Location: Bridgnorth - (Click Here For Location & Directions)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (06:00 - 14:00)
Are you an experienced TIG welder looking to work with new alloys and weld what’s never been welded before?
We’re looking for an experienced TIG Welder to join our expert team, working at the forefront of casting repair and engineering innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your welding expertise to advanced aluminium castings and highly complex components, while helping to develop new repair techniques and qualified welding procedures for parts that have never been welded before.
Working on projects for globally recognised engineering programmes, you'll play a key role in solving complex welding challenges, applying established techniques while also helping to develop and qualify new welding processes for innovative components and materials.
Who are we?
At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.
Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.
Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.
We work with manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn ambitious designs into reality through advanced engineering and manufacturing processes.
About the role:
You’ll play a key role in the repair and finishing of complex aluminium castings, ensuring the highest quality standards are achieved. Working to precise specifications, you’ll carry out TIG welding, support aerospace-approved processes, and maintain full traceability across your work.
As part of a collaborative and skilled team, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement, support qualification activities, and work on components for highly demanding applications, including aerospace.
What you’ll be doing:
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Carrying out TIG welding repairs on aluminium castings using approved procedures
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Completing pre-welding safety and specification checks before each job
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Preparing, grinding and finishing components to required profiles
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Recording all welding activities and maintaining traceability documentation
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Supporting aerospace and coded welding activities where qualified
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Maintaining welding equipment and reporting any issues
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Contributing to audits, training and team capability development
Who we’re looking for:
You’ll bring proven welding experience and a strong commitment to quality and safety in a technical environment:
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Aerospace or aerospace associated coded welding experience
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TIG welding experience with non-ferrous alloys
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Qualification to BSEN ISO 9606 or equivalent
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Qualified to AWS D17.1 is highly desirable but not essential
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Understanding of welding safety and HSE practices
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Ability to interpret welding and material specifications
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Strong attention to detail and ability to meet quality standards
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Ability to work independently and within a team
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Ability to trravel to site
What you’ll get:
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
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Westfield Health Insurance
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Discounted gym membership
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Company pension
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Free onsite parking
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Additional shift bonus (where applicable)
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Family Ironbridge Pass
What to expect:
At Grainger & Worrall, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.
Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
We’re committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.
Right To Work Requirements:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
To be considered, applicants must already possess a long term and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
We are unable to offer or support any form of visa application or future visa extension.
