Manufacturing Technician

Posting date:	25 November 2025
Salary:	£34,692 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 December 2025
Location:	wa7
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Hexagon Recruitment Services Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-4691-20726

Summary

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN / SHEET METAL FABRICATOR & TIG WELDER
Salary: £34,692 + Overtime Potential
Location: Runcorn
Hours: 38 per week (4-day week: Mon–Thu, 07:00–17:00)

Hexagon Recruitment are recruiting for a skilled Manufacturing Technician (Sheet Metal Fabricator / TIG Welder) on behalf of our client — a market-leading manufacturer of powder and particle processing equipment.

We are looking for an experienced professional with strong sheet metal fabrication skills and proven TIG welding capability.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will:

• Work with a range of metals to produce high-quality components and assemblies in line with engineering drawings.

  
  

• Carry out fabrication and assembly of sheet metal and mechanical components using a variety of hand and power tools.

  
  

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, Duplex and other metals (proven experience required).

  
  

• Ensure all products meet strict quality standards and customer specifications.

  
  

• Attend customer sites occasionally to support installation activities.

  
  

• Read and interpret technical drawings with excellent attention to detail.

  
  

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

  
  

• Undertake internal and external training to maintain required qualifications and safety standards.

  
  

• Support additional tasks within the business as needed.

  
  

  Physical aspects of the role: manual handling, lifting, working with heavy materials, and standing for long periods.

  Desirable: experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems (not essential).

  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Level 3 apprenticeship in Sheet Metal Fabrication / Welding (or equivalent).

    
    

  • Previous manufacturing environment experience (advantageous).

    
    

  • Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.

    
    

  • Good time management with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

    
    SALARY & BENEFITS

    • £34,692 base salary (overtime available but not guaranteed)

      
      

    • 4-day working week – enjoy Fridays off!

      
      

    • 20 days holiday, increasing to 21.5 days after 5 years’ service + bank holidays

      
      

    • Flexible overtime scheme with the ability to accrue additional holiday

      
      

    • Sick Pay*

      
      

    • Cycle to Work Scheme*

      
      

    • Fizz Discounts Platform

      
      

    • Company Pension Scheme*

      
      

    • Life Assurance & Income Protection with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)*

      
      

    • Optional Private Medical Scheme*
      *Terms & conditions apply

      
      HOW TO APPLY

      Call Hexagon Recruitment on 01928 561200 to apply.