Responsible Welding Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Lydney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing company in Lydney is seeking a Welding Engineer/Welding Coordinator to ensure compliance with welding standards. Responsibilities include managing welding operations and developing specifications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various welding processes and standards. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday including statutory bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discretionary Annual bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Health shield cash back plan

Support with physiotherapy and dentistry

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and reviewing welding procedure specifications.
• Knowledge of CE marking/UKCA requirements.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Verify welders qualifications and ensure procedure adherence.
• Oversee day-to-day welding operations with compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in welding processes.

Skills

Understanding relevant standards like ISO 3834, EN 1090

Strong understanding of various welding processes

Proficiency in inspecting and testing welds

Knowledge of selecting welding materials and consumables

Understanding non-destructive and destructive testing methods

Ability to supervise welding personnel

Job description

Job Description

Position: Welding Engineer/ Welding Coordinator

Position: permanent

Location: Lydney

Salary: Competitive + relocation package

We are now seeking to recruit Responsible Welding Coordinator to work for a busy manufacturing company based in Lydney. The appropriate Welding Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all welding operations adhere to relevant industry standards, such as ISO 3834, EN 1090, etc

Responsibilities:

• Verifying that welders are qualified to perform specific welding tasks and that welding procedures are properly documented and followed.
• Ensure compliance with CE marking/UKCA requirements and other relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversees day-to-day welding operations, ensuring that all work is performed according to approved procedures and standards.
• Planning and managing complex welding-related work orders.
• Testing welder qualification, ensuring that welders possess the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Driving continuous improvement in welding processes, seeking ways to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety

Requirement:

• Understanding and applying relevant standards like ISO 3834 or EN 1090 and having the ability to develop and review welding procedure specifications.
• A strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., MAG, MMA, SAW), as well as the metallurgy of different materials.
• Proficiency in inspecting and testing welds, understanding acceptance/rejection criteria, and managing quality control systems.
• Knowledge of selecting, controlling, and using appropriate welding materials and consumables.
• Understanding non-destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods used in welding.
• Ability to supervise welding personnel, manage pre-fabrication operations, and understand the requirements of relevant standards.
• Have full right to work in UK

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 33 days holiday per annum including statutory bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme [Employer contributions of either 10% or 6%]
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary Annual bonus
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Health shield cash back plan for medical expenses e.g. optical, dentistry
• Support with physiotherapy and dentistry, 24/7 virtual GP consultations

If you this this role might be of an interest please email your CV to [e-mail]