Welder – Industrial Construction Project
Company: Imech Engineering Ltd
Location: North Wales, UK
Employment Type: PAYE - Direct Employment
Salary: NAECI Blue Book Rates + 1% (Depending on Grade)
Start Date: To Be Confirmed
About the Role
Imech Engineering Ltd is currently seeking experienced and highly skilled Welders to join our team on a major industrial construction project in North Wales.
We are looking for reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious professionals with extensive experience in industrial steel pipe welding, particularly large-diameter steel piping systems.
Successful candidates will be expected to produce high-quality welds in accordance with approved welding procedures, project specifications and applicable quality and safety standards.
Essential Requirements
- ECITB-approved NVQ Level 3 qualification in Welding or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
- Valid certificates covering all required Bolt-On Safety Training, including:
- Manual Handling
- Abrasive Wheels
- Working at Height
- Safety Harness Awareness and Safe Use
- Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness (HAVS)
- Any other relevant site-specific safety training
- Bolt-On training must have been completed through a face-to-face, instructor-led training programme lasting a minimum of one full day in total.
- Valid First Aid Training Certificate, obtained through a face-to-face, instructor-led course lasting a minimum of one full day.
- Online-only training certificates will not be accepted for Bolt-On or First Aid requirements.
- Proven experience in industrial steel pipe welding within large-scale construction and mechanical installation projects.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience in welding large-diameter steel pipes is essential.
- Practical experience with relevant welding processes, including TIG/GTAW (141), MMA/SMAW (111) or MAG/GMAW (135), as applicable to project requirements.
- Strong knowledge of welding techniques, weld preparation, joint fit-up and approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Understanding of welding positions, material specifications, consumables and weld inspection requirements.
- Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary site team.
- A responsible, hardworking and professional attitude.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience on oil, gas, hydrogen, petrochemical or other major industrial projects.
Experience working on NAECI-governed construction sites.
Experience welding large-bore carbon steel piping systems.
Experience with pressure piping and heavy industrial installations.
Familiarity with welding quality assurance procedures and non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements.
Relevant coded welding qualifications appropriate to the project.
Mandatory Pre-Employment Welding Test
All shortlisted candidates considered suitable for the position will be required to undertake and successfully pass a practical welding trade test before commencing employment.
The assessment may include:
- Practical welding on steel pipe test pieces, including large-diameter pipe where required.
- Demonstration of appropriate welding techniques and joint preparation.
- Welding in accordance with the applicable Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Assessment of weld quality, consistency and workmanship.
- Compliance with relevant welding safety procedures and quality standards.
Previous welding experience, qualifications or certifications will not exempt candidates from the mandatory pre-employment welding test.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
- PAYE employment, with all payments processed through the UK payroll system and supported by payslips.
- Terms and conditions in accordance with the NAECI Agreement (Blue Book).
- Competitive pay based on the applicable NAECI grade, with an additional 1% above the relevant NAECI rate.
- Applicable overtime rates and allowances in accordance with NAECI provisions.
- Opportunity to work on a major industrial construction project.
- Professional and safety-focused working environment.
Local Candidates
Preference will be given to suitably qualified local candidates who meet the requirements of the role.
Join Imech Engineering Ltd and become part of a professional team committed to safety, quality and successful project delivery
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