Steel Welder

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of specialist steel support structures is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team in Widnes. Your role will involve expert welding to meet high standards in key industries including Oil & Gas and Infrastructure. Candidates will be required to demonstrate fabrication skills during the interview, contributing to essential projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in coded welding.
• Ability to produce high-quality multi-layer fillet and V butt welds.
• Compliance with BS EN ISO1090-2 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform coded welding using specified techniques.
• Maintain welding procedures and compliance.
• Participate in full-time role with reliability.

Skills

Coded welding

TIG technique

MAG Solidwire technique

Interpreting welding symbols

Adhering to compliance standards

Job description

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Job Title: Welder

To expertly weld components of products in accordance with layouts, drawings, diagrams, work orders, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, ensuring high-quality and precise fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coded welding using TIG and MAG Solidwire techniques.
• Produce multi-layer fillet welds and single-side full penetration V butt welds that meet NDT acceptance criteria.
• Maintain welding production control in compliance with BS EN ISO1090-2 Structural Steel standards.
• Interpret and apply welding symbols accurately.
• Follow welding procedures and instructions meticulously.
• Participate in a full-time role with consistent attendance and reliability.

Interview Task

Candidates will be asked to demonstrate relevant fabrication skills during the interview, which may include:

• Notching a beam and attaching plates.
• Cutting a hatch into a section of tubing.
• Marking out on tube and plate.

Additional Requirements

Compliance with company Drug and Alcohol policy, including testing.

Company Overview

We are a leading supplier of specialist steel support structures serving key industries including Oil & Gas, Rail, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Mobile Telecommunications, Offshore and Onshore Wind sectors. Operating from multiple sites, we offer in-house design, manufacture, and deployment services. The company has a turnover of £30 million and employs 160 skilled personnel.

Work Schedule

8-hour shifts

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join our team and contribute your welding expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure across the UK and beyond!

To apply, please submit your CV and be prepared for a practical welding assessment during the interview.