Responsible Welding Coordinator

Severfield; Dalton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is seeking a Responsible Welding Coordinator to join our Commercial and Industrial division at our Dalton site. You will oversee welding inspection activities, ensure WPQRs are in place, and coordinate NDT and QC to uphold quality on sports stadia, bridges, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

The ideal candidate will hold an HNC or equivalent, a Welding Coordinator (RWC) qualification, and substantial welding/inspection experience with knowledge of Quality Systems and

Qualifications

• HNC level technical or quality qualification required.
• RWC qualification and welding/inspection experience.
• Understanding of Quality Systems and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage WPQRs for materials before welding.
• Review metallurgy and coordinate third-party witnessing tests.
• Coordinate NDT activities.
• Coordinate QC activities and ensure welding qualifications are maintained.
• Sign off NCRs and investigate non-conformances.
• Review new projects for materials, weld position and weld type.
• Attend Technical Reviews.
• Prepare paperwork for traceability and customer requirements.

Skills

RWC qualification

Welding experience

Quality systems knowledge

Engineering background

Education

HNC level qualification

Job description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Responsible Welding Coordinator. If you think you can be a champion of Quality and set the standard of culture on what needs to be achieved, using previous, relevant knowledge and experience, then this could be the role for you.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Vacancy Details

In the Resp. Welding Coordinator position you will be acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes varied sports stadia, innovative bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Welding Coordinator to join our Commercial and Industrial division, based at our site in Dalton, Thirsk. The purpose of this role is to control welding inspection activities on behalf of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for welding procedure qualification records (WPQRS) on material before welding.
• If not qualified for grade of material then review metallurgy and run trial tests organising third parties to witness tests.
• Coordinate activities of NDT.
• Coordinate QC activities.
• Ensure that everyone is qualified in line with welding regulations.
• Deal with more complex non-conformances ie crack in weld.
• Investigate and follow rectification procedure for more complex non-conformances. Work with NDT and Production Manager to develop a solution.
• Maintain welding qualification records.
• Sign off NCRs.
• Complete a review for new projects looking at materials, position of weld and type of weld.
• Attend Technical Reviews.
• Complete paperwork for Traceability and special customer requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

It is required that the candidate will hold a technical or quality qualification at HNC level, a RWC qualification and have welding experience/inspection qualification. Ideally, they will come from a quality background and understand Quality Systems and Standards, from a technical or engineering related background, with knowledge or welding/fabrication/metals.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance