At a Glance
- Tasks: Weld and fabricate structural steel for large-scale engineering projects.
- Company: Leading UK engineering and manufacturing organisation with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Long-term contracts, competitive rates, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a team working on nationally significant engineering programmes and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Time-served Welder with an Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We're recruiting experienced Structural Welders to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing organisation working on complex, large-scale projects within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out structural steel welding and fabrication activities to required quality standards and tolerances.
- Work from engineering drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
- Use a variety of welding processes and associated tools and equipment.
- Complete fitting, alignment, forming, grinding, and finishing activities as required.
- Conduct self-inspection of completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Work safely and adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team performance targets.
Essential Requirements
- Time-served Welder with a completed Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Proven experience in structural steel welding within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, or industrial environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures.
- Experience working to strict quality standards and tolerances.
- Competent in the safe use of welding, fabrication, and measuring equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Desirable Experience
- Flux Core (FCAW), MAG/MIG, TIG, or Submerged Arc Welding experience.
- Experience working in confined spaces or restricted access environments.
- Previous experience within shipbuilding, defence, heavy fabrication, or large-scale manufacturing projects.
What's on Offer
- Long-term contract opportunities.
- Competitive rates.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering programmes.
- Overtime opportunities available.
Structural Welder employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing organisation that values its employees and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork. With long-term contract opportunities and competitive rates, you will have the chance to work on nationally significant engineering programmes while benefiting from continuous improvement initiatives and ample overtime options. This role not only offers a rewarding career path but also supports your professional growth in a highly regulated environment.
