Welder

Crane Building Services & Utilities; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Building Services & Utilities is seeking an experienced Class 1 Welder qualified to BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017 to join our Water manufacturing team. The successful candidate will perform MAG welding of mild steel, support fabrication and machine set‑up, and ensure work meets stringent quality and safety standards.

You will read engineering drawings, inspect welds, set up production machinery, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Current Class 1 welding qualification BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017 required.
• Proven MAG welding experience on mild steel in fabrication/pressure vessel environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of health and safety in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MAG welding of mild steel components to procedures and quality standards.
• Perform fabrication and assembly per drawings and specifications.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery as required.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for compliance with requirements.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and productivity.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in the production area.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet targets.

Skills

MAG welding

Read drawings

Quality focus

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Education

BS EN ISO 9606-1 Class 1

Tools

MIG/MAG welding equipment

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced Class 1 Welders qualified to BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017 to join our Water manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding, fabrication activities, machine set‑up and operation, while ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MAG welding of mild steel components to approved procedures and quality standards.
• Perform fabrication and assembly activities in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery as required.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and productivity always.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production area.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and quality personnel to achieve production targets.

Essential Requirements

• Current BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017 Class 1 welding qualification.
• Proven experience in MAG welding of mild steel within a fabrication, pressure vessel, or pipe welding environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working with a variety of fabrication and welding equipment.
• Knowledge of quality inspection standards and welding documentation.
• TIG welding experience on stainless steel is highly desirable and will attract a higher rate of pay.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Enhanced rate for candidates with proven stainless steel TIG welding capability.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.