Responsible Welding Coordinator - RWC

Employment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Responsible Welding Coordinator to oversee welding inspection activities and ensure compliance with regulations. This role is crucial for high-profile projects across the UK, including commercial buildings and sports stadia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and inspection, with excellent technical knowledge of welding procedures. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy problem-solving in a collaborative environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Pension

Medical Cover

25 days + BH

Cycle to Work

Save as you earn scheme

Counselling & Support

Further Benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Responsible Welding Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding procedure qualification records before activities commence.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Quality Assurance

Technical Knowledge of Welding Procedures

Problem-Solving

Education

HNC in relevant technical or quality discipline

Relevant RWC qualifications

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Responsible Welding Coordinator to join a leading Heavy Fabrication business. This role involves overseeing welding inspection activities, ensuring compliance with welding regulations, and coordinating quality control processes.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects, including commercial buildings, infrastructure, and sports stadia across the UK and beyond.

Who This Job Would Suit
This role is ideal for an experienced welding professional with a background in quality assurance and inspection. It would suit someone with strong technical knowledge of welding procedures and a keen eye for detail. If you enjoy problem-solving, ensuring high standards, and working collaboratively across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain welding procedure qualification records (WPQRS) before welding activities commence.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure all personnel hold the necessary welding qualifications.
• Investigate and resolve complex non-conformances, working closely with NDT and production teams.
• Complete technical reviews for new projects, ensuring materials, weld types, and positions are appropriate.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Responsible Welding Coordinator or similar
• Relevant RWC qualifications, HNC in relevant technical or quality discipline
• Excellent understanding of Welding & Inspection
• Experience with PQRs, WPQRs, NDT reports, NCRs and more.

Location: Bolton
Permanent: circa£50k - £55.5k (dependent on experience)
Hours: Day Shift 8.30 - 5.15 Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 3 Friday
Benefits: Pension, Medical Cover, 25 days + BH, Cycle to Work, Save as you earn scheme, Counselling & Support, further Benefit schemes.

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Contact Jacob Golding for further details - 0161 4166249 - [e-mail]