Structural Welders

Employment Solutions Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual holiday

8 bank holidays

Gym membership after probation

New Employee Introduction Scheme (£1,k

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ES Recruit is seeking experienced Structural Steel Welders for a North Yorkshire fabrication business. Roles include day and back shift with regular overtime, heavy MAG welding, and adherence to engineering specifications.

You will weld heavy structural plate up to 100mm thick, operate around overhead cranes, and ensure welds meet quality standards. Time-served welders with City & Guilds/NVQ are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Structural Steel Welder.
• Strong MAG 135 welding experience.
• Experience with heavy structural plate and sections.
• Experience producing single and multi-run fillet and butt welds.
• Understanding of welding codes and standards.
• Experience working around overhead cranes and appropriate slinging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Weld heavy structural plate and sections up to 100mm thick.
• Perform MAG welding to engineering specs and standards.
• Carry out visual inspection of welds and ensure quality control.
• Operate safely around overhead cranes and grinders.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and adhere to health & safety policies.

Skills

MAG 135 welding

Structural steel welding

Heavy plate welding

Fillet & butt welds

Welding codes & standards

Overhead cranes awareness

Sligning techniques

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Structural Steel Welders - Days & Back Shift | Overtime | Excellent Benefits

ES Recruit is recruiting experienced Structural Steel Welders to join a well-established structural steel fabrication business based in North Yorkshire. We have opportunities available across days and back shift, with regular overtime available and enhanced rates. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced MIG / MAG Welders looking for secure, long-term work within a busy heavy structural steel environment.

Day Shift Basic - £16.85 per hour
Back Shift Basic - £20.22 per hour
Includes 20% shift uplift

Shift Patterns

Day Shift Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:30pm
40-hour standard working week with overtime available.

Back Shift Monday - Thursday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday: 2:30pm - 8:30pm
40-hour standard working week with a 20% shift uplift plus overtime opportunities.

Work

You’ll be welding heavy structural steel plate and sections up to 100mm thick within a busy production environment. Your work will include:

• Structural steel welding of heavy plate and sections
• MAG 135 manual welding
• Single and multi-run fillet welds
• Butt welds
• Predominantly down-hand welding
• Working accurately to engineering specifications
• Visual inspection of completed welds
• Safe use of grinders and associated equipment
• Working around overhead cranes and heavy steel components

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Structural Steel Welder
• Strong MAG 135 welding experience
• Experience with heavy structural plate and sections
• Experience producing single and multi-run fillet and butt welds
• Understanding of welding codes and standards
• Experience working around overhead cranes and appropriate slinging techniques

Time-served Welders and candidates holding City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent welding qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.

Excellent Benefits Package

• 26 days’ annual holiday
• 8 bank holidays
• Additional day's holiday at 3, 6 and 9 years’ service
• Factory shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Gym membership after successful completion of probation
• £1,000 New Employee Introduction Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Long-term, stable employment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Structural Steel Welder with MAG welding experience and you're looking for a long-term opportunity in North Yorkshire, we want to hear from you.