FCAW Welder

Ambitek Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term work

Regular overtime

PAYE only

Digs paid

Job summary

Ambitek Limited in Birkenhead, North West, is seeking time-served FCAW welders for long-term, ongoing work. A trade test is required, covering FCAW flux core welding, vertical and overhead butt welds, and ceramic backing strip welding.

Pay rates include basic £21.51/hour, overtime £32.27/hour (1.5x) and £43.02/hour (2x). Digs payment is available for workers travelling from over 40 miles, and the role is PAYE only.

Qualifications

• Time-served welder with proven FCAW/Flux Core welding experience.
• Experience with vertical and overhead welding.
• Shipyard experience preferred.
• Must pass the required trade test.

Skills

FCAW Flux Core welding

Time-served Welder

Vertical welding

Overhead welding

Shipyard experience

Trade test pass

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