Welder

Nuclearinst; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Nuclearinst is seeking an experienced Welder in Luton to join a long-established engineering business. You will weld components to coded standards while prioritising quality, safety and productivity. The role sits in a modern production environment supporting Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Nuclear sectors.

You will prepare equipment, inspect welding gear, and record work in ERP systems, ensuring production targets are met with a strong emphasis on quality control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Time-served welding apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years' welding experience in a production setting.
• Experience with TIG, MMA and MAG welding processes essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding procedures.
• Experience working with carbon and stainless steels.

Responsibilities

• Weld components and sub-assemblies to coded standards.
• Prepare welding equipment and surfaces prior to production.
• Inspect and maintain welding equipment to required standards.
• Record work accurately using ERP systems.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow Health & Safety, Environmental and 5S procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship/experience

Attention to detail

Quality focused

Education

Time-served welding apprenticeship

Tools

TIG welding

MMA welding

MAG welding

Read engineering drawings

Carbon & stainless steels

Job description

Welder

Location: Luton

Salary: £24.00 P/Hr Overtime and company benefits

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 0600-14:00/14:00 – 22:00

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welder to join a well-established manufacturing business with over 100 years of engineering heritage. Working within a modern production environment, you will support the manufacture of high-quality products that supplied to the Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Nuclear sectors worldwide.

The Role

As a Welder you will play a vital role in production, welding components and sub-assemblies to coded standards while ensuring quality, safety and productivity targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities of the Welder

• Weld components in line with engineering drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Prepare welding equipment and work surfaces prior to production.
• Inspect and maintain welding equipment to required standards.
• Record work accurately using ERP systems.
• Monitor consumables and maintain welding rod stores.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow Health & Safety, Environmental and 5S procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Time-served welding apprenticeship or similar
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a welder.
• Experience with TIG, MMA and MAG welding processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding procedures.
• Experience working with carbon and stainless steels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.