Job Description
Job Role: Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1
Location: Sizewell
Duration: Long - term (2 years +)
Pay rate: £24.14 per hour
Our client Sizewell is looking for Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1, who will be performing high quality welding and fabrication work in accordance with engineering drawings, safety standards, and operational targets. This role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the capability to work independently or as part of a team.
Duties
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols
- Setting up and operating welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, etc.)
- Preparing materials through cutting, grinding, and fitting
- Executing welds to meet engineering, safety, and quality standards
- Inspecting finished products for defects (visual inspection, measurements, NDT if applicable)
- Collaborating with fabricators, engineers, and supervisors
Skills
- Proficiency in one or more welding processes: MIG / MAG and TIG, Manual Metal Arc (Stick), Flux cored, Spot welding.
- Ability to work with various materials: Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium
- Knowledge of Fabrication techniques: Thermal cutting (oxy fuel, plasma), Weld distortion control, Measuring and marking out
- Executing welds to meet engineering, safety, and quality standards
- Inspecting finished products for defects (visual inspection, measurements, NDT if applicable)
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a welder in various settings
- City & Guilds 3268 / 3269 (UK), NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Welding/Fabrication, AWS Certified Welder
- CSCS/CPCS card (for construction sites) Desirable
- Additional certifications (e.g., coded welder qualifications: EN ISO 9606, ASME IX)
- Forklift, overhead crane, or manual handling training.
Lodge available for suitable candidates.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to apply their specialised skills within a dynamic team environment. If you are interested in our Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1 role, please apply below and we will be in touch.
SkyBlue Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Locations
Coded Welder in Leiston, Suffolk employer: SkyBlue Solutions
SkyBlue Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and compliance in the construction industry. Located in Sizewell, Leiston, East Suffolk, employees benefit from competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional growth, and the convenience of lodge accommodation for those relocating. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters a rewarding career in electrical engineering.
