Welder

FreeSpirits; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their Engineered Systems Manufacturing Unit. In this role, you will specialize in MIG, TIG, and MMA welding on bespoke pipework and pressure vessels, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with engineering specifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for autonomy and continuous improvement. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to safety, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

enhanced pension

gender-neutral parental leave

share purchase scheme

Christmas shutdown

cycle to work schemes

electronic schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG, TIG, and MMA welding on pipework and pressure vessels.
• Confidence in interpreting engineering drawings and following weld procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG, TIG, and MMA welds on carbon and stainless-steel products.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain welding quality through checks.
• Adhere to EHS standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

plasma cutting

grinding

drilling

engineering drawings interpretation

EHS standards adherence

Tools

overhead pendant cranes

shop floor machinery

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Welder experienced in MIG, TIG, and MMA for a leading global engineering company.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:45 – 16:45, and Friday, 07:45 – 12:30.

Benefits include: 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), enhanced pension (2% employee/8% employer), gender-neutral parental leave for 4 months, share purchase scheme, Christmas shutdown, cycle to work schemes, electronic schemes.

As a Welder in our Engineered Systems Manufacturing Unit (ESMU), your role involves fabrication and welding of bespoke pipework products, often involving multiple positional welds. You will work on carbon and stainless-steel pipework and pressure vessels, following detailed engineering drawings and weld procedures to deliver high-quality, customer-specific solutions.

Your responsibilities include marking out, plasma cutting, grinding, and drilling, inspecting and maintaining weld quality, and working closely with your Team Leader. The role offers autonomy to manage your workload, with an emphasis on upholding EHS standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in MIG, TIG, and MMA welding, especially on pipework and pressure vessels made from carbon and stainless steel. Confidence working from engineering drawings, familiarity with fabrication techniques, and a commitment to high-quality standards in a production environment are essential. A flexible, proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a focus on health and safety are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality MIG, TIG, and MMA welds on carbon and stainless-steel pipework and pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and weld procedures.
• Carry out marking out, plasma cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, grinding, and drilling.
• Maintain welding quality through visual checks and report defects.
• Adhere to EHS standards and promote a safe working environment.
• Operate and set up shop floor machinery following SOPs and production plans.
• Safely use overhead pendant cranes for material movement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in MIG, TIG, and MMA welding.
• Experience working with carbon and stainless-steel.
• Ability to weld pipework and pressure vessels to high standards.
• Confidence working from engineering drawings and weld procedures.
• Experience with plasma cutting, grinding, and drilling.
• Understanding of safe EHS practices.
• Good organizational skills and self-management ability.

APPLY TODAY and a team member will contact you.

This role may also suit: Fabrication Welder, Pipe Welder, MIG/TIG Welder, Multi-Process Welder, Welding Fabricator, Pressure Vessel Welder, Structural Welder, Stainless Steel Welder, Sheet Metal Welder, Mechanical Welder/Fabricator, Production Welder, Workshop Welder, Welding Technician, Manufacturing Welder, Skilled Welder.

Meridian Business Support acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.