Process Technician (Twilight Shift) - Trainee Welder

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

About us:

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core values:

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

Position Summary

Job Title: Trainee Welder

Location: Fareham

Hours: Full-time - Twilight shift with training on days

The Role:

The Trainee Welder will be responsible for carrying out Electron Beam Welding (EBW) activities on precision capsule components and assemblies. The role involves working with very small parts, often using a microscope, and following established processes and procedures to ensure work is completed to the required quality standards.

No welding experience? No problem. We will provide full training to help you build a specialist career as an Electron Beam Welder within the aerospace industry.

Working within a highly structured manufacturing environment, you will interpret technical drawings, operate specialist welding equipment, inspect your own work, complete production documentation and support assembly activities as required. You will work with precision components, often using a microscope, while following detailed processes and quality standards to ensure every product meets specification.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role:

• Operate Electron Beam Welding (EBW) equipment safely and efficiently
• Weld precision components and assemblies to required quality standards
• Inspect welded components and complete relevant quality documentation
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Build mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in line with procedures
• Conduct basic testing activities and maintain production information systems

Qualifications

Skills required:

• Mechanical assembly experience gained within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small precision components
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Closing Statement

Benefits:

Free car parking, Competitive pay package, Career progression opportunities, Pension up to 10% company contribution, Holiday 25 plus stats, Subsidised canteen with Starbucks, Life Assurance, ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive), Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing, Employee Perks offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services, Income Protection, Business Resource Groups and Volunteering Day off.

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer:

Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Fareham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No