Class 1 Coded Pipe Welder – UK Sites, Early Finish Fridays

Wentworth James Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Free on-site parking

Early finish every Friday

Steady, varied work with a growing bus

Job summary

Wentworth James Group in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Class 1 coded Pipe Welder to join the workshop team. You will weld carbon steel and stainless pipework for high‑pressure and process systems on both workshop spools and site projects across the UK.

The role requires 6G coding, strong TIG and MMA welding, and the ability to read isometric drawings. You’ll follow WPS, safety rules, and work up to 40 hours with occasional nights away.

Qualifications

• Current in-date Class 1 coding to BS EN ISO 9606 (ASME IX also welcome).
• Proven coded pipe welder experience in industrial, process or high‑pressure environments.
• 6G coding on carbon steel and/or stainless steel.
• Strong TIG and MMA (stick) welding; MIG an advantage.
• Ability to read isometric and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and duplex pipework to WPS.
• Carry out root, fill and cap passes in all positions up to 6G.
• Weld butt joints, fillet welds and branch connections on high‑pressure and process pipework.
• Prepare pipe ends by cutting, bevelling, cleaning and fit‑up.
• Use purge and backing gas correctly on stainless/hygienic pipework.
• Read and work from isometric/engineering drawings.
• Fabricate pipe spools in workshop and install pipework on site.
• Support shutdowns, plant modifications and pipeline repairs at customer sites.
• Visually inspect and label welds; support third‑party NDT when required.
• Follow site safety rules, RAMS and permit‑to‑work systems.

Skills

Class 1 coding BS EN ISO 9606

6G carbon steel

Stainless steel welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Read isometrics/engineering drawings

Job description

Wentworth James Group in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Class 1 coded Pipe Welder to join the workshop team. You will weld carbon steel and stainless pipework for high‑pressure and process systems on both workshop spools and site projects across the UK.

The role requires 6G coding, strong TIG and MMA welding, and the ability to read isometric drawings. You’ll follow WPS, safety rules, and work up to 40 hours with occasional nights away.