Manufacturing Technician

Posting date:	11 March 2026
Salary:	£34,692 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 April 2026
Location:	WA7
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Hexagon Recruitment Services Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-4691-207261

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.

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.