FCAW Welder

Ambitek Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digs paid travel

PAYE only

Long-term ongoing work

Regular overtime

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking Time-Served FCAW Welders for a long-term, ongoing position in the North West region, Birkenhead area. You will perform FCAW (flux core) welding on vertical and overhead butt welds, using a ceramic backing strip where required, and demonstrate trade-test readiness.

Basic pay is £21.51 per hour with overtime rates at £32.27 (1.5x) and £43.02 (2x). PAYE only, with digs payment available for workers traveling from over 40 miles from site; shipyard-experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Time-served welder with FCAW/flux-core welding experience.
• Experience with vertical and overhead welding.
• Shipyard experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass the required trade test.
• Digs payment available for travel over 40 miles.

Responsibilities

• FCAW welding using flux core wire.
• Vertical and overhead butt welds.
• Welding using a ceramic backing strip.
• Prepare for and complete the trade test as required.

Skills

FCAW welding

Flux Core welding

Vertical welding

Overhead welding

Welding 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

• 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