Sub Arc Welder (T&I Operator

Castle Employment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for experienced welding and fabrication operatives to join a well-established structural steel manufacturer. This permanent role offers a 4-day week (Mon-Thu, 7:00–16:45) with a three-day weekend and the chance to work with specialist welding equipment on large steel components.

Essential skills include hands-on welding and fabrication experience, overhead crane operation, and a good grasp of welding processes with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding and fabrication experience required.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
• Strong commitment to workshop health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist welding machinery to fabricate structural beams and sections.
• Carry out welding and fabrication to required quality standards.
• Work with submerged arc, mechanised or semi-automated welding equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Use overhead cranes to move and position steel components safely.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks.
• Grind, deburr and prepare materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment.

Skills

Welding experience

Overhead cranes

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Health & safety

Job description

T&I / Submerged Arc Welding Operator

4 Permanent Opportunities | Skilled Engineering Positions - with a refer a friend bonus of up to £100 voucher.

Castle Employment Group is recruiting experienced Welding and Fabrication Operatives to join an established structural steel manufacturer.

This is a great opportunity for skilled individuals with a strong fabrication background who are looking for a permanent position, working with specialist welding equipment on large structural steel components.

Pay and Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7am to 4.45pm
• 4-day working week with a 3-day weekend
• Competitive hourly rate, to be confirmed
• Permanent employment opportunities

The Role

• Operating specialist welding machinery to manufacture structural steel beams and plated sections.
• Carrying out welding and fabrication work to required quality standards.
• Working with submerged arc, mechanised or semi-automated welding equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Using overhead cranes to safely move and position steel components.
• Carrying out visual and dimensional quality checks.
• Grinding, deburring and preparing materials where required.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous hands-on welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Good understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
• Strong awareness of workshop health and safety.
• Ability to work accurately and maintain high-quality standards.

Highly Desirable:

• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) experience.
• Experience with mechanised or semi-automated welding machinery.
• Previous experience manufacturing structural steel beams or plated sections.
• MIG/MAG welding experience within heavy fabrication.

Previous Submerged Arc Welding experience isn't essential. We're keen to speak with experienced welders and fabricators who have transferable skills and are confident working with specialist equipment.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment opportunities.
• Competitive skilled engineering rates.
• Monday to Thursday working week.
• Three-day weekend.
• Opportunity to work with specialist welding equipment.