Teardown/Weld Technician

CompanyCaresoft Global

LocationWolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/5/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type

Welding trades

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£34,900 (£17.90 per hour)

Immigration salary list rate applies

✓ On immigration salary list - lower visa fees apply

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Caresoft Global. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

Job Title: Teardown / Weld Technician

Location: Wolverhampton EMC

Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42 on a PAYE basis

Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until September 2026)

Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week (Shift Details provided below)

Reference: J37030766

Our Client is seeking a Laboratory Teardown / Weld skilled Technician to support peak period activities within the Quality Launch – Battery department.

This role involves carrying out metallurgical, mechanical, and quality control testing aligned with engineering specifications and industry standards.

Duties:

Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.

Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.

Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.

Perform radiographic analysis of components.

Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.

Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.

Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.

Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested .

Skills: Essential

Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).

Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.

Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.

Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
CSWIP weld inspection experience.
Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Education: Required:

Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.

Desirable:

Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified
CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified

Additional information:

Will be required to work 39hr working week.

M - F, over alternating 2 shifts.

Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F).

Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F).

** THIS POSITION IS INSIDE IR35**

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW!

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.

We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.