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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Welder Fabricator

🏢 Meggitt • 📍 Poole, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£33,952 - £46,275
£2,829 - £3,856 / mo

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Location Base
Poole, 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

The Production Welder II performs welding on a range of tasks that meet company and departmental objectives. Assists in the creation and maintenance of welding/fitting procedures as required in support of product or process improvement initiatives. Ensures the maintenance of a safe work environment with an ultimate goal of zero accidents.

Job Core Responsibilities
  • Performs a range of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations
  • Manufactures and assembles all metal fabrications i.e. ferrous and non-ferrous using appropriate equipment and processes provided
  • Manufactures and assembles, fabricated and mechanical components, structures and vessels from drawings
  • Maintains a consistent standard of work and performance to satisfy the company Quality Assurance specifications
  • Assists in the development and implementation of product improvement initiatives and identifies where improvements in function, efficiency and quality can be achieved
  • Ensures that the appropriate training is obtained to maintain the correct knowledge in all regulations, procedures and processes required to effectively carry out the job function
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Job Specifications

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships in welding or the equivalent experience in related field
Years Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience
Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques
  • Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and weld prints
  • Strong shop math skills
  • Ability to solve problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures
  • Good communication and organizational skills

Meggitt are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

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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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.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder Fabricator roles across Meggitt'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 Machinery Manufacturing.

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 £33,952 - £46,275 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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