Welder TEMP

Welder (Temporary Contract till end June 2026) 📍 Derby | 💼 Full-Time | 💷 £18.01 per hour We are seeking a skilled and motivated Welder to join our busy manufacturing operation at our Derby site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-performance aerospace environment, where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. * Must have previous experience with working with Aluminium Working Hours: 39 hours Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate * Overtime available * Pension * 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days * BUPA Healthcare * Long Service awards * Death in Service * Free onsite Parking Purpose of role and accountabilities: Experienced TIG welder required at Gardner aerospace Derby working in our welding department manufacturing components for the aerospace industry. Some job specific training will be available. * TIG welding of Aluminium aircraft components * Adjust sheet parts to fit weld jig * Use Measuring equipment to confirm parts to drawing * Strict adherence to health and safety, and standard operation protocols expected * As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement. * Commitment to continual improvement in manufacturing, quality, health, safety environmental, energy and sustainability management. Core skills/attributes needed: * Aluminum welding experience in thin gauge sheet material is required * Ability to understand and work from drawings would be an advantage * Have some fabrication experience using various basic hand tools * Good practical skills * Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver parts on time * Problem analysis and decision making * Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and other modern manufacturing methods * Adhere and follow ISO 50001/14001/45001/9001 procedures The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business; ➢ Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all ➢ Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance ➢ Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders ➢ Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets ➢ People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community