Welder

Bilfinger Berger SE; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Welder for a contract role at AWE in Reading. The successful candidate will perform various types of welding, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key requirements include a Level 3 NVQ in Welding and the ability to work under specific safety standards. This contract lasts for 4 months with a varied working pattern and bonuses available for attendance.

Benefits

Site bonus

Attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to test out to ISO 9606 standards on TIG welding.
• CSCS Card or CCNSG (Safety Passport Ace Card) required.
• Must hold current Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks in compliance with EN ISO 9606-1.
• Carry out TIG welding on pipe joints.
• Operate narrow-gap welding systems.
• Participate in welder qualification tests.

Skills

TIG welding

Manual welding

MMA welding

Compliance with WPS

Inspection criteria adherence

Education

Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds in Welding

Job description

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Role Summary

Welder required for work on AWE in Reading

4 months work

Working pattern: 10 - 4 (Tuesday to Thursday); 11.5 hours Monday to Thursday, 10 hours Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Site bonus & Attendance bonus (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks in accordance with EN ISO 9606-1 approval requirements.
• Carry out manual TIG (141) root welding on pipe joints in both carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Operate mechanised orbital TIG (141-M) narrow-gap welding systems equipped with twin-camera monitoring.
• Perform MMA (111) welding for pipe in all positions, including difficult orientations.
• Ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and relevant project quality standards.
• Participate in and pass required welder qualification tests (WPQ).
• Maintain weld quality through adherence to inspection and acceptance criteria, including visual, radiographic, and ultrasonic testing requirements.
• Work safely and maintain compliance with site HSE rules and company procedures.
• Participate in specialist training programs to gain competence in narrow-gap manual welding and twin-camera orbital welding.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, discipline, and professionalism in accordance with nuclear industry standards (where applicable).

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds in Welding
• Suitable candidates will be required to test out to ISO 9606 standards in the following:
  • Weld Process: TIG
  • Weld Positions: H-L045 / 6G – Uphill at 45° angle
  • Material: CS - Dia: 0,25” to 8” - WT: 2mm to 20mm & SS – Dia: 0,25” to 8”, WT: 2mm to 20mm
  • CSCS Card Or CCNSG (Safety Passport Ace Card)
  • Must be able to obtain or hold current Security Clearance

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.