Pipe Welders (MAG & FCAW)

Employment; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders to join a dynamic project in Thirsk. This role offers a 10-month contract with a 4-day work week, allowing you to enjoy your weekends. With competitive day and night rates, you'll be performing high-precision welding in 6G positions on carbon and alloy steels. Join a forward-thinking company that values your skills and experience, and take advantage of digs support for those traveling long distances. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a well-paying role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Digs allowance

Overtime available

4-day work week

Competitive rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore, oil & gas, or marine welding.
• Current or past weld certification in 6G positional pipe welding.

Responsibilities

• Welding in 6G position using MAG and FCAW processes.
• Completing structural and pressure welds to specifications.

Skills

MAG welding (135)

FCAW welding (136)

6G positional pipe welding

Reading engineering drawings

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Education

Weld certification in 6G

Tools

Grinders

Gougers

Job description

Pipe Welders Wanted

10-Month Contract | 4-Day Week | Great Rates

£26 Days PAYE // £31 Nights PAYE // Overtime available // Digs allowance (if commuting over 50 miles)

Working hours: DAYS Monday-Thursday: 06:30-18:00 // NIGHTS Monday-Thursday: 19:10-06:40

Ready to get stuck into a well-paid contract without giving up your weekends?

We've got an exciting opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders to join a dynamic project based in Thirsk- with excellent day and night rates, a 4-day working week, and digs support for those travelling in.

What's on Offer:

• 10-month contract - steady work through the year
• 4-day week - Monday to Thursday only.
• Great rates: £26.00 per hour Days (PAYE) // £31.00 per hour Nights (PAYE)
• Overtime available
• £digs allowance if you live over 50 miles away from site

Shifts Available:

• Day Shift: 06:30 - 18:00 (Monday to Thursday)
• Night Shift: 19:10 - 06:40 (Monday to Thursday)
• (30 mins paid + 30 mins unpaid break)

The Role:
We're looking for highly skilled Pipe Welders with strong offshore or heavy industrial experience. You'll be performing high-precision welding in 6G positions on carbon and alloy steels, working to tight specs and delivering top-tier results every time.

Duties include:

• Welding in 6G position using MAG (135) and FCAW (136)
• Reading and working from WPS and engineering drawings
• Performing structural and pressure welds with confidence
• Completing fillet and full-pen butt welds to spec
• Maintaining full compliance with quality and traceability standards
• Using grinders, gougers, and other tools for a high-quality finish

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience in offshore, oil & gas, or marine welding
• Current or past weld certification in 6G positional pipe welding (MAG and FCAW)
• Skilled in processes 135, 136, and FCAW
• Able to interpret fabrication drawings and isometrics
• Comfortable working to ISO 9606 or similar codes
• Strong QA/QC focus and able to pass trade tests

Bonus if you have:

• Background in large-scale offshore or heavy fabrication projects
• Experience with self-checking and weld inspections

Weld Tests & Interviews: Taking place from week commencing 19th May. More details will be provided if shortlisted.

Interested and ready to get started? Apply now to Employment Solutions to secure your spot on this well-paying, well-structured contract.