Senior Coded Welder — Multi-Process & Pressure Vessel

Perfect Personnel Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced coded welder to join our team. You will perform welding and fabrication to approved procedures across industrial environments.

The role requires expertise across MMA, MIG, MAG, TIG and FCAW, with reading complex drawings and maintaining high quality. Occasional overtime and site travel may be required. A strong safety mindset and knowledge of standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid welding codings/certifications to recognised standards (e.g., ASME IX, BS EN ISO 9606, AWS D1.1).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a coded welder in industrial, construction, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, marine, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality welds in multiple welding positions.
• Extensive knowledge of welding procedures, metallurgy, and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Carry out MMA (Stick), MIG, MAG, TIG, and FCAW welding processes as required.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, and other specialist materials.
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, fabrication plans, and technical specifications.
• Complete structural, pipework, pressure vessel, and heavy fabrication welding tasks.
• Conduct visual inspections and ensure weld quality meets project and industry standards.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and productivity.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform repairs, modifications, and maintenance welding on existing structures and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Support fabrication, fitting, and assembly activities when required.
• Assist with weld testing and quality assurance procedures, including NDT requirements.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Advanced welding skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork &communication

Education

Apprenticeship in Welding and Fabrication Engineering or equivalent vocational qualification

Job description

Perfect Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced coded welder to join our team. You will perform welding and fabrication to approved procedures across industrial environments.

The role requires expertise across MMA, MIG, MAG, TIG and FCAW, with reading complex drawings and maintaining high quality. Occasional overtime and site travel may be required. A strong safety mindset and knowledge of standards are essential.