Welder

AJT Engineering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Scotland is seeking a Welder to perform advanced welding activities in a safe and professional manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding structure and pipework fabrications according to ISO and ASME standards. Preferred qualifications include SVQ level 3 and significant experience in the engineering field. This is a full-time position with no relocation or remote working offered, providing a competitive benefits package including enhanced holidays.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Auto enrolment pension with generous employer contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant trade qualification.
• 5 years practical experience in an engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities in workshops and customer sites.
• Work to ISO, ASME, and AWS standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and use PPE at all times.

Skills

Ability to learn and adapt

Reading engineering drawings

Use of calibrated equipment

Attention to detail

Organisational and time management skills

High initiative and teamwork

Conversational and written English

Working at height and in confined spaces

Ability to work away from home

Ability to work overtime

Education

SVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant trade qualification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

AJT Engineeringis accepting applications for our Site Services Division for the position of Welder.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to undertake welding activities as per company procedures in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities in the workshops and on customers sites
• Carry out welding processes to GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and FCAW in various positions
• Carry out welding to ISO, ASME and AWS standards
• Welding of structure fabrications (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium)
• Welding of pipework fabrications (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Cunifer and Aluminium)
• Work to the requirements of CDM regulations 2015
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment and make appropriate use of PPE at all times
• Work to HSE ACOPs, customer rules & specifications, company work instructions and route cards at all times
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times, whether on customer sites or at college
• Carry out any other reasonable task / activities as requested by Manager or delegate

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and adapt to the requirements of the role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Ability to use calibrated equipment for accurate measurement and dimensional checking
• Possess a high level of focus and attention to detail and accuracy
• Organisational ability and time management skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with high initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced conversational and written English/high level interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Able to work away from home as required
• Able to work overtime, periodic weekends and night shift if needed

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum SVQ level 3 or equivalent or higher in relevant trade qualification
• Preferred 5 years practical experience working in an engineering environment
• Preferred 5 years practical experience of working with hand & power tools
• Preferred basic fabrication for both Structure and Piping Fabrications
• Preferred experience working on CDM worksites
• Preferred working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Preferred Full clean driving licence

Working Hours

This is a full-time role based on 38 hours per week.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

There is no remote or hybrid working available for this role.

At AJT, we provide an excellent employee benefits package including enhanced holidays and auto enrolment pension with a generous employer contribution.

We support our people to learn and grow and we believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.