TIG Welder

Manpower UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting an experienced TIG/MMA Welder for a major UK infrastructure project in Somerset. You will weld to radiographic standards, inspect equipment, follow procedures and safety rules to maintain traceability and quality.

The role offers enhanced overtime, competitive pay, long-term stability and career progression within a prestigious engineering environment, with ongoing development opportunities across the project.

Qualifications

• Experience welding to radiographic standards.
• Proficient in welding carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out welding operations to radiographic standards.
• Conducting routine equipment inspections.
• Following established welding procedures and safety regulations, including fume control requirements.
• Identifying and reporting welding defects or potential issues.
• Ensuring weld traceability and quality control through weld identification practices.
• Completing all relevant quality documentation in line with project requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance at all times.

Skills

Radiographic welding

Carbon steel welding

Stainless steel welding

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Welding/Fabrication

Level 3 Diploma in Welding/Fabrication

Welding Apprenticeship

Job description

TIG / MMA Welder

Somerset

Competitive Pay | Enhanced Overtime Rates | Excellent Benefits | Long-Term Project

Are you an experienced TIG / MMA Welder looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting skilled welders to join a major UK infrastructure project in Somerset, offering excellent earning potential, long-term work, and the opportunity to contribute to a highly prestigious engineering environment.

With competitive industry pay rates, enhanced overtime rates (where available), and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for skilled welders seeking stability and career progression.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive industry-leading pay rates
• Enhanced overtime rates (where available)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Long-term project stability
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant engineering projects
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

The Role

As a TIG / MMA Welder, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out welding operations to radiographic standards
• Conducting routine equipment inspections
• Following established welding procedures and safety regulations, including fume control requirements
• Identifying and reporting welding defects or potential issues
• Ensuring weld traceability and quality control through weld identification practices
• Completing all relevant quality documentation in line with project requirements
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance at all times

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have:

• Proven experience welding to radiographic standards
• Experience welding a variety of materials, particularly:
• Carbon Steel
• Austenitic Stainless Steel
• Strong understanding of quality standards and welding procedures
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a highly regulated environment

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Welding, Fabrication, or a related discipline
• Completed Welding Apprenticeship
• Equivalent recognised apprenticeship in a welding discipline

In addition, candidates must hold:

• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport

Weld Test Requirements

Candidates will be required to successfully complete practical weld tests to ISO 9606 standards, including:

• Carbon Steel Pipe Butt Weld (TIG)
• Stainless Steel Pipe Butt Weld (TIG)
• Multi-Pass Fillet Welds using MMA and TIG welding processes
• Structural and pipe welding assessments in relevant welding positions