Workshop Welder/Machinist

Description

Workshop Welder/Machinist

Location: Maidstone

c.£30,000 – £32,000 + Overtime dependent on experience

Mon–Fri, 8:00–16:30

Contact: Emily or Sammy at PWR

Workshop Welder / Machinist (Stainless Steel Focus)

Looking for a role where your welding skills are genuinely valued, but you can also keep your hands in machining?

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business looking to add a Welder / Machinist to their close-knit workshop team. This is a hands-on, varied role with a strong emphasis on quality stainless steel welding, alongside practical machining work using lathes and mills.

The Role

This is not a one-dimensional job — you’ll be a key part of the workshop, balancing precision welding with machining responsibilities.

MIG welding on stainless and mild steel fabricated components

Producing clean, high-quality welds where finish matters

Operating manual machinery including lathes, mills and band saws

Supporting light CNC work where required

Reading and working from engineering drawings and technical specs

Inspecting your own work to maintain high standards

Working closely with the wider team to meet production targets

(Typically a welding-led role, but with regular hands-on machining throughout the week)

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is confident in welding, but also comfortable getting involved with machining — or keen to develop further in that area. xjnqpsq

Strong MIG welding experience (essential)

Experience working with stainless steel – key requirement

Ability to produce neat, consistent welds

Experience using manual lathes and/or milling machines

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Background in a workshop or manufacturing environment

A hands-on, team-focused attitude with pride in your work

(Machining can be developed further if your welding is your stronger skillset)

Why Apply?

£30–32k basic + regular overtime available

Monday to Friday – no weekends

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Supportive, down-to-earth team environment

Opportunity to develop both welding and machining skills

Stable business that invests in its people

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in high-quality stainless steel welding, but also wants to stay involved in practical machining work rather than being stuck on one process all day.

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