Trainee Welding Engineer - Hands-on Growth Path

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Trainee Assistant Welding Engineer to work with Energy at our Leeds facility, supporting day-to-day fabrication activities and site welding operations as required. This role is designed as a development opportunity, offering hands-on experience across fabrication and site operations with structured learning and funding for relevant qualifications.

The position provides a clear pathway to professional welding qualifications and practical exposure to welding procedures,

Qualifications

• An interest in developing a career in welding engineering, with willingness to work towards professional qualifications (e.g. IIW / EWF Welding Technologist or Specialist).
• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HND, foundation degree or equivalent) or current study toward one.
• Basic knowledge or awareness of welding processes used in pipeline or pipework applications (preferred).
• Previous fabrication or engineering experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Awareness of NDE techniques is advantageous with opportunities to develop further knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day fabrication activities within the Leeds facility and contribute to site welding operations.
• Assist in managing weld procedure documentation, records and welder approvals.
• Review welding specifications at bid stages and assist in weld procedure implementation on-site.
• Contribute to preparation of WPQRs and WQTs and review test results for welding qualification processes.
• Assist in compiling WPQR/WQT packages and maintaining qualification registers.
• Support ongoing reviews of welding techniques and identify potential improvements under guidance.
• Participate in risk assessments for welding processes and support development of ITPs tailored to project needs.
• Help ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 3834-2 Certification and assist with project delivery to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to meet customer expectations and support problem solving.

Skills

Interest in welding engineering

Fabrication environment experience

Willingness to learn

NDE awareness (advantage)

Education

Engineering qualification (HND / foundation degree or equivalent)

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Trainee Assistant Welding Engineer to work with Energy at our Leeds facility, supporting day-to-day fabrication activities and site welding operations as required. This role is designed as a development opportunity, offering hands-on experience across fabrication and site operations with structured learning and funding for relevant qualifications.

The position provides a clear pathway to professional welding qualifications and practical exposure to welding procedures,