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Skilled Fabricator/TIG Welder

Salary Range
£45,000 - £45,000
£3,750 - £3,750 / mo

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Location Base
Northampton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Skilled Fabricator/TIG welder needed in Brackley

Hitchcox Motorcycles was born out of a career in F1 engineering. We handcraft expertly engineered custom exhausts for cafe racer-style motorbikes out of our Workshop in Brackley, Northamptonshire. We blend a passion for high-performance, classic motorcycles with an expertise in the engineering and manufacturing of their components.

We launched in April 2022 and are looking for our first employee who wants to be part of an exciting growing global business. The quality of our exhausts is everything, so we will only hire the most skilled Fabricator/Welder with strong attention to detail, who takes pride in their work. You’ll have the opportunity to see the company grow rapidly and manage and develop junior members of the team to become highly skilled.

We are passionate about classic motorcycles and beautifully welded exhausts and if you are too, then we’d love to hear from you.

About you

You are a skilled Fabricator/TIG Welder, who has experience with exotic materials such as Titanium and Stainless steel. You must have previous exhaust manufacturing experience in the Motorsport or specialist Automotive industry.

As a rapidly growing company, the job will be quite varied and you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of things, whether it be handcrafting one of our exhausts, going to the dyno, or training one of our new recruits.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience as a skilled TIG welder
  • Exhaust manufacturing experience in the Motorsport or specialist Automotive industry
  • Ability to work to tight tolerances to achieve the best quality
  • Fabricate item prototypes and build jigs to ensure accuracy in production
  • Very strong attention to detail and care and pride in your work
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools and equipment
  • Experience in training and managing

Benefits

We are a very small, but growing team and so the opportunity for development is exponential. Our team culture is important to us, so as well as the more formal stuff, there will be plenty of post-work pub drinks as well as other benefits.

  • Competitive basic salary £35-40K depending on experience
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Permanent position
  • Pension contribution
  • Holiday
  • Excellent progression opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Fabrication: 9 years (required)
  • Automotive/Motorsport Industry: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HM-01
Expected start date: 05/06/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Skilled Fabricator/TIG Welder roles across Hitchcox Motorcycles's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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