Welder

Orion Electrotech; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

5.5% pension employer contribution

Life assurance 4x annual salary

37-hour working week

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Welder in Luton to join a global engineering leader. You will weld to coded standards, interpret engineering drawings, and work with carbon and stainless steels to deliver high-quality components in a modern manufacturing setting.

The role features rotating shifts (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) with overtime opportunities and a strong focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. A time-served apprenticeship and extensive welding experience are required.

Qualifications

• Time-served Welding Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience with TIG, MMA and MAG welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MMA and MAG welding on a range of components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures and technical specifications.
• Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Produce work to coded welding and quality standards.
• Accurately complete production documentation and ERP system records.
• Monitor welding consumables and maintain stock levels where required.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

MAG welding

Reading drawings

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

Education

Time-served Welding Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Welder

Location: Luton
Pay Rate:£40,000 - £46,000 p/a
Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts: Monday to Friday (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00)

Join a Global Engineering Leader

Are you an experienced Welder looking to join a world-renowned engineering manufacturer? This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment where quality, safety and craftsmanship are valued, with opportunities for overtime and long-term career development.

The Role

As a Welder, you will be responsible for producing high-quality welded components and assemblies to coded standards, ensuring all work meets strict customer and industry specifications.

You will work closely with production and quality teams to deliver products safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MMA and MAG welding on a range of components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures and technical specifications.
• Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Produce work to coded welding and quality standards.
• Accurately complete production documentation and ERP system records.
• Monitor welding consumables and maintain stock levels where required.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Welding Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience with TIG, MMA and MAG welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel materials.

What's On Offer?

• Regular overtime opportunities
• Competitive company benefits package
• Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive pension package with 5.5% employer contribution.
• Includes life assurance cover of 4x annual salary.
• 37-Hour Working Week

If you're an experienced Welder looking to join a globally recognised engineering business that values quality, craftsmanship and career development, we'd like to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. For more opportunities, please visit our website.