Welder

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team in Glasgow. This role involves working on a significant naval project, ensuring quality and precision in every weld. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values safety and excellence, contributing to the delivery of top-notch products that meet engineering standards. If you have the necessary trade qualifications and experience in various welding techniques, this opportunity could be your next career step. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and quality in the defence sector.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Plan

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Qualifications

• Trade papers required, with ceramic tile welding experience.
• Capable of all positional welding and flux core welding.

Responsibilities

• Work on a large scale naval project with a focus on quality.
• Follow engineering standards and deliver high-quality products.

Skills

Welding

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

MIG Welding

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Awareness

Understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Visual and NDE Examination Skills

Education

Formal Apprenticeship

Tools

Welding Equipment

Automated Welding Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Looking to Start May 2025

Welder – £37,318 day shift or £49,632 Back/Night/Weekend Shifts - located in Glasgow. Benefits include a competitive pension plan and an enhanced annual leave allowance.

Shift Patterns:

1. Mon – Thurs
2. Day Shift: 07:00 – 16:30
3. Back Shift: 14:00 – 23:30
4. Night Shift: 20:30 – 06:00
5. Fri – Sun
6. Weekend: 07:00 – 19:30

Overtime Rates:

1. Mon – Thurs: Time and a third
2. Friday: Time and a half for the first 4 hours, double time from then on
3. Saturday: Time and a half
4. Sunday: Double time

Essential Experience:

• Trade papers e.g. Formal Apprenticeship (required to provide papers)
• Ceramic Tile Welding Experience
• Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment
• Capable of all positional welding
• Flux core experience (FCAW) Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
• Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm range
• Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH (Safety, Health and Environment) risks awareness
• Welding with MCAW consumables
• Welding aluminium with MIG process
• Welding with automated equipment

My client is a global defence leader, looking for a Welder to work on a large scale naval project, with the aim of delivering the very best product possible to our customers. You will be working to engineering standards, striving for quality right first time.

If you are interested in the role, please click ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration.