FCAW Welder

Ambitek Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,992,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digs payment available

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is recruiting time-served FCAW welders for a long-term, ongoing contract with a client based in Birkenhead. The role requires proven FCAW/Flux Core welding experience and the ability to perform vertical and overhead welds.

A trade test is required; successful candidates will be tested on FCAW welding, vertical/overhead welds, and use of ceramic backing strip. Digs payment available for journeys over 40 miles.

Qualifications

• Time-served Welder
• Proven experience with FCAW / Flux Core welding
• Experience with vertical and overhead welding
• Shipyard experience preferred
• Relevant experience and qualifications required
• Must be able to successfully complete the required trade test

Skills

Time-served Welder

FCAW/Flux Core welding

Vertical/Overhead welding

Shipyard experience

Job description

FCAW FLUX CORE WELDERS REQUIRED – NORTH WEST

Our client, a large established company based in Birkenhead, is currently looking for Time-Served FCAW (Flux Core) Welders for long-term, ongoing work.

Digs payment available for workers travelling from over 40 miles from site

Trade Test Required

All candidates must successfully pass a trade test consisting of:

• FCAW welding using flux core wire
• Vertical and overhead butt welds
• Welding using a ceramic backing strip

Requirements

• Time-served Welder
• Proven experience with FCAW / Flux Core welding
• Experience with vertical and overhead welding
• Shipyard experience preferred
• Relevant experience and qualifications required
• Must be able to successfully complete the required trade test

Pay Rates

• Basic: £21.51 per hour
• Overtime 1: £32.27 per hour (1.5x)
• Overtime 2: £43.02 per hour (2x)

What’s on Offer

• Long-term, ongoing work
• Regular overtime available
• PAYE only
• Digs payment available for workers travelling from over 40 miles from site