Coded Welder for UK Relocation Opportunity

This is a full time, permanent position based in Penrith, United Kingdom, with relocation support for the right candidate. You will join an established manufacturing operation and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by handling welding, fabrication and engineering repairs on plant and equipment.

What you will be doing:

• Performing planned and reactive welding, fabrication and engineering repairs to reduce production downtime.
• Fabricating, repairing and modifying metal components and structures using engineering drawings.
• Welding with MIG, TIG and Arc techniques on pumps, mincer blades, presses, screws, guarding, frameworks, pipework and structural steelwork.
• Inspecting completed welds for quality, strength and finish, and fixing any defects.
• Following preventative maintenance schedules for welding and fabrication equipment.
• Coordinating with production supervisors to plan and schedule repair work.
• Ensuring hot work permits and other necessary permits are in place before starting any job.
• Assisting external contractors with installation work when needed.
• Keeping the work area safe, clean and tidy, and following all health and safety procedures.

Important application note: You must have a valid coded welding certification and at least 5 years of experience as a Welder or Fabricator in a manufacturing environment. Only apply if you meet these requirements and are willing to relocate to the UK.

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Welder or Fabricator in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid coded welding certification is essential.
• Recognised welding qualification or equivalent.
• Proven proficiency in MIG, TIG and Arc welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with welding repairs, fabrication and industrial plant maintenance.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.
• Coded welding and fabrication expertise.
• Industrial welding and mechanical repair skills.
• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• Fault identification and problem solving.
• Quality control and weld inspection.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Health, safety and permit compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work accurately under production pressure.

• Carry out planned and reactive welding, fabrication and engineering repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Fabricate, repair and modify metal components and structures according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG and Arc welding techniques on pumps, mincer blades, presses, screws, guarding, frameworks, pipework and structural steelwork.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds to ensure quality, strength and finish.
• Identify welding defects, perform corrective repairs and ensure work meets required standards.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules for welding, cutting and fabrication equipment.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and managers to plan and schedule maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure necessary work permits, including hot work permits, are in place before commencing work.
• Assist external contractors with installation work when required.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety procedures and using appropriate PPE and fume extraction.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure work areas are left clean, tidy and safe.
• Monitor welding consumables and spare parts requirements and communicate stock needs to the relevant team.