Qualified Welder

Peikko; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Qualified Welder/Fabricator to join their new production team. The ideal candidate will have solid welding and fabrication experience, the ability to read technical drawings, and a hands-on approach to quality and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a founding member of the production unit, influencing standards and processes while contributing to quality precast components. A supportive environment focused on professional development is provided.

Benefits

Premium Vitality Health Insurance

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Strong focus on safety and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Solid welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Hands-on approach to quality and safety.
• Team mindset and willingness to help shape how we work.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality steel components to drawing and specification.
• Take ownership of workmanship, quality, and safety.
• Work closely with colleagues to establish best practices.
• Contribute ideas and practical improvements.

Skills

Welding experience

Fabrication experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Teamwork

Job description

Looking ahead to 2026, Peikko UK is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

Following our move to a brand-new facility in Newton Aycliffe, we are expanding our manufacturing capabilities and building a local team to support our continued growth across the UK and Ireland.

We are not simply filling vacancies. We are building the foundations of a new production unit — and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

As a global, family-owned company with a strong local presence, Peikko offers meaningful, hands‑on work, opportunities to learn by doing, and the chance to be part of something built to last.

We are currently looking for a Qualified Welder / Fabricator to join our production team:

This role is ideal for an experienced welder or fabricator who takes pride in quality and wants to help set standards in a new factory environment.

You will be working on Peikko’s high-quality precast component parts, specifically our HELKA ® connection solutions, contributing directly to safer, faster and more sustainable construction.

What you’ll do

• Manufacture high-quality steel components to drawing and specification
• Take ownership of workmanship, quality and safety
• Work closely with colleagues to establish best practices in the new facility
• Contribute ideas and practical improvements as the operation develops

What we’re looking for

• Solid welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• A hands‑on, responsible approach to quality and safety
• A team mindset and willingness to help shape how we work

The opportunity

This is a chance to be a founding member of Peikko UK’s new production team, with real influence over standards, processes and ways of working as the unit grows.

Why work at Peikko?

At Peikko, people make the company. We offer more than a job, we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, contribute ideas and grow as the business grows.

• Global company, strong local presence
• Open communication, low hierarchy and mutual respect
• Hands‑on innovation and learning by doing
• Strong focus on safety, ethics and sustainability
• Real welfare support and wellbeing focus
• Premium Vitality Health Insurance included
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We believe in “Made in the UK” quality, long‑term thinking and investing in our people.

Ready to join us?

If you want to do meaningful, hands‑on work in a company that looks ahead, and where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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