Welder Our client, based in Washington, is seeking an experienced Welder.
You will join the team as a permanent worker.
You
will work 38 hours per week: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday to
Friday. The hourly rate is £16.50. Job Responsibilities Perform welding, inspections, painting and other fabrication duties, as required by business needs. Fabricate and weld steel sections, brackets and associated components using welding processes. Interpret and work from engineering drawings, jigs and templates to produce steel sections to specified dimensions and tolerances. Prepare materials by cutting, bevelling, drilling and fitting sections, plates and stiffeners prior to welding. Set up welds correctly, including selection of appropriate consumables, parameters and welding sequences for the material and thickness. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and BS EN 1090 requirements for UKCA-marked structural components. Play an active role in arranging and carrying out day to day housekeeping rotas. Maintain dimensional accuracy of fabricated steel sections, including bearing lengths, hole/slot positions and bracket alignments. Carry out self-checking and basic visual inspection of welds and support any further inspection as required by QA. Complete all required job cards, weld identification and traceability records accurately and on time. Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures, including safe use of PPE, and housekeeping standards. Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting changes to methods or layouts that improve safety, quality or efficiency. Loading / unloading trucks with incoming/outgoing goods using a forklift truck and overhead crane. Carry out welding tests with the Welding co-ordinator in accordance with BS EN 1090 Essential Job Skills & Qualifications
Time-served welder/fabricator with recent experience in structural steel fabrication
Overhead crane certification.
Current or recent BS EN ISO 9606-1 welder qualification for carbon steel using
MAG/MIG and/or MMA, in relevant plate/section positions.
Competent in cutting, prepping,
assembling and welding steel sections, stiffeners and brackets to specified
dimensions, structural components, with knowledge of FPC and documentation.
Experience of safe manual handling and working at heights.
Strong awareness of health and safety in a fabrication workshop, including safe use of welding and cutting equipment and PPE.
Familiarity with structural bolts, anchors, and fixings (e.g. anchor bolts, resin
anchors, cast-in channels, stainless fixings) and understanding load paths and manufacturer installation guidance.
Ability to support continuous improvement in jigs, fixtures and fabrication methods to improve repeatability and efficiency.
Awareness of corrosion and durability requirements when combining steel sections, stainless fixings, and masonry in external environments
Flexible to support other parts of the business as required.
Evidence of continuous professional development, such as refresher coding tests, additional processes, or higher-level fabrication/welding qualifications.
Desirable Job Skills & Qualifications
Proven ability to read and work from engineering drawings, jigs and templates to tight tolerances.
Forklift Truck Licence
Due to the highvolume of candidates responding to our adverts, unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file and may contact you about other suitable opportunities in the future. TPBN1_UKTJ
Welder in London employer: Kes Solutions
Our client in Stanley is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on innovation in large-scale fabrication, employees benefit from a collaborative environment and opportunities for skill development, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
