Job No. BBUK18440

Balfour Beatty plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is recruiting a Skilled Welder for the Sellafield site in West Cumbria. You will fabricate, repair and modify metal components to exacting standards in a highly regulated environment.

You'll work from engineering drawings, set up welding equipment and perform MIG, TIG, Stick and flux‑cored welding with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and compliance. A time‑served apprenticeship and a coded welding qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Welding or related engineering.
• Level 2 Diploma in Welding or equivalent Level 2/3 Welding and Engineering Craft qualification
• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification
• Proven welding experience in industrial/heavy engineering
• Strong understanding of quality, safety and compliance on regulated sites

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-cored per specifications.
• Set up welding equipment and select materials, processes and techniques.
• Read technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Produce welds meeting tolerances and quality criteria.
• Inspect welds for strength, penetration and visual quality.
• Support welding testing and inspection activities (visual and NDT as required).
• Maintain welding equipment and report faults to supervisor.
• Work safely and contribute to a clean, compliant work environment.
• Collaborate with welders, fabricators and project teams to support delivery.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Level 2 Welding Diploma

Time-served status

BS EN ISO 9606 coded welding

Industrial welding experience

Quality & safety compliance

Education

Apprenticeship framework certificate

Job description

About the role

Location: Sellafield, Seascale
Business Area: BBK

We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Welder to join our team working on the Sellafield site, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure within a highly regulated industrial environment.

As a Welder, you will play a key role in the fabrication, repair and modification of metal components and structures, working to exacting quality and safety standards. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, a disciplined approach to safety, and the ability to work from detailed engineering information.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out a range of welding activities, including MIG, TIG, Stick and flux‑cored welding, in line with project and engineering specifications
• Setting up welding equipment and selecting the appropriate materials, processes and techniques for each task
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine welding requirements
• Producing welds that meet required tolerances, quality standards and inspection criteria
• Inspecting completed welds for strength, penetration and visual quality
• Supporting weld testing and inspection activities, including visual and non‑destructive testing where required
• Maintaining welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are clean, safe and in full working order
• Reporting any equipment faults or maintenance requirements to your supervisor
• Working safely at all times, actively contributing to a clean, compliant and well‑organised work environment
• Collaborating with other welders, fabricators and wider project teams to support programme delivery
• Communicating clearly on progress, technical issues and any changes to specifications

Who we’re looking for

• A time‑served apprenticeship in Welding or a closely related engineering discipline
• Level 2 Diploma in Welding or equivalent Level 2/3 Welding and Engineering Craft qualification
• Hold time‑served status supported by a recognised apprenticeship framework
• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification
• Proven experience welding in an industrial or heavy engineering environment
• Strong understanding of quality, safety and compliance within regulated sites

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Currently a 4-day week (Mon - Thursday)
• Overtime available
• Maternity leave in line with working rule agreement
• Nature on your doorstep – Coast, countryside and the Lake District National Park, with 33 iconic Wainwright walks right here in West Cumbria.
• Transport Routes- Infrastructure supporting, rail & road transport links, accessible via A66 & M6.
• Build a rewarding career within a long-term programme of works, supporting Nuclear Decommissioning.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail].