Welder

Hydro International; Ampney St. Peter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension

2x annual salary life cover

Company sick pay benefit

25 days holiday per annum + bank hols

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH Company, invites applications for a Welder to join our Production team in Eastington. The role focuses on high-quality welding and fabrication, supporting efficient production and safety standards on site.

You will work closely with the Production Manager and team to deliver accurate fabrication work, interpret drawings, and maintain quality for long-lasting components and structures.

Qualifications

• Relevant welding qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Welding & Fabrication, or equivalent).
• Valid welding codings where required (e.g. BS EN ISO 9606).
• Proven experience in a workshop or site-based welding environment.
• Strong TIG welding capability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.
• Set up, prepare, and operate TIG welding equipment.
• Weld and fabricate stainless steel products to a high standard.
• Assemble metal structures and components in line with design requirements.
• Inspect welded joints to ensure structural integrity and quality compliance.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Welding

Fabrication

Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Welding & Fabrication

Welding qualification (BS EN ISO 9606)

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Req ID: 525154

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Job Title: Welder

Reporting to: Production Manager

Location: Eastington

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Welder to join our Production team. This role plays a key part in the manufacture of high-quality products, utilising welding skills efficiently to support operational performance and business profitability. The successful candidate will work closely with the Production Manager and wider team to deliver safe, accurate, and timely fabrication work.

Key Responsibilities

Core Welding & Fabrication

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.
• Set up, prepare, and operate TIG welding equipment.
• Weld and fabricate stainless steel products to a high standard.
• Assemble metal structures and components in line with design requirements.
• Inspect welded joints to ensure structural integrity and quality compliance.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all work meets relevant welding codes, safety standards, and company quality requirements.
• Identify defects and carry out repairs or adjustments as required.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and inspections.

Equipment & Workspace Management

• Set up welding machines correctly for the task at hand.
• Maintain welding tools and equipment, reporting faults when necessary.
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Follow all site safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Safely handle gases, materials, tools, and hazardous substances.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with fabricators, engineers, and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate progress, issues, or material needs clearly and promptly.
• Support training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Essential

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant welding qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Welding & Fabrication, or equivalent).
• Valid welding codings where required (e.g. BS EN ISO 9606).
• Proven experience in a workshop or site-based welding environment.
• Strong TIG welding capability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Good understanding of fabrication techniques and inspection methods.

Desirable

• First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of NDT and weld testing processes.

Personal Attributes & Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and professional communication style.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset.
• Adaptable and able to work in varying environments and conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and deadline-focused team player.

Physical & General Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to travel reasonably for work purposes.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
• Pension
• Company Sick pay benefit
• 25 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Flu Vaccines
• DSE Eye Tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Training & Development

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.