Coded Welder

Winsearch; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing work

Varied projects

Safety & quality focus

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking an experienced Coded Welder in Wakefield for a temporary contract. The role focuses on coded welding of carbon steel pipework, reading drawings, and working from weld procedures to deliver high-quality welds in a busy engineering and fabrication environment.

Applicants should have experience with TIG, MIG, MMA or FCAW and be capable of producing precise welds to coded standards, while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coded pipe welder in engineering, fabrication or similar environments.
• Current or previous pipe welding coding such as BS EN ISO 9606-1/BS EN ISO or ASME IX approvals.
• Strong practical pipe welding ability with TIG, MIG, MMA or FCAW processes.
• Experience welding carbon steel pipe 5mm–12.5mm wall thickness is advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow written job instructions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, reliable welds.
• Good understanding of workshop safety and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out coded welding on carbon steel pipework and associated fabricated components.
• Work on carbon steel pipe with wall thicknesses 5mm to 12.5mm.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Prepare, tack, weld, grind and finish materials to required standard.
• Complete pipe welding using TIG, MIG, MMA or FCAW as required by project.
• Work to approved weld procedures ensuring weld quality and finish meet standards.
• Carry out pre-weld preparation, fit-up checks and post-weld cleaning as needed.
• Inspect completed welds and ensure compliance with safety and production standards.
• Use workshop tools safely including grinders, plasma cutters and hand tools.
• Work well in a team or independently as required.
• Follow all site, workshop, health & safety and quality procedures.

Job description

Coded Welder

Location: Wakefield Pay: £18.00-£21.00 DOE Hours: 7.30am-3pm

Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Coded Pipe Welder to join a busy engineering and fabrication environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled welder with strong experience working on carbon steel pipework, producing high-quality welds to coded standards and working confidently from engineering drawings, weld procedures and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out coded welding on carbon steel pipework and associated fabricated components.
• Work on carbon steel pipe with wall thicknesses ranging from 5mm to 12.5mm.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and fabrication specifications.
• Prepare, tack, weld, grind and finish materials to the required standard.
• Complete pipe welding using processes such as TIG, MIG, MMA or flux-core, depending on project requirements.
• Work to approved weld procedures, ensuring weld quality, penetration and finish meet required standards.
• Carry out pre-weld preparation, fit-up checks and post-weld cleaning where required.
• Inspect completed welds and ensure work meets quality, safety and production standards.
• Use workshop tools and equipment safely, including grinders, plasma cutters and hand tools.
• Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to work independently when required.
• Follow all site, workshop, health and safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a coded pipe welder within engineering, fabrication, process pipework, utilities, construction or a similar environment.
• Current or previous pipe welding coding’s, such as BS EN ISO 9606-1/BS EN ISO (phone number removed), ASME IX or project-specific welding approvals.
• Strong practical pipe welding ability, with experience in one or more processes such as TIG, MIG, MMA or FCAW.
• Experience welding carbon steel pipe with wall thicknesses between 5mm and 12.5mm would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and follow written job instructions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, accurate and reliable welds.
• Good understanding of workshop safety and safe working practices.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience and coding held.
• Ongoing work with the potential for long-term opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on varied fabrication and welding projects.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

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