Welder

BlueGate Consulting; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Welder to support production at the Luton plant. You will weld components and sub-assemblies to coded standards using TIG, MMA/SMAW and MAG processes, reading drawings, and using ERP systems.

This role operates on a double day shift pattern with early and late shifts, Mon–Thu and Fri mornings, focusing on quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time served welding apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment.
• Ability to weld to coded standards.
• Experience with TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding of components in line with specifications, drawings and procedures.
• Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment.
• Ensure weld equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use.
• Monitor consumables and support stock control activities.
• Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance.
• Meet production routing times and customer requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S).
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality conscious

Education

Time served welding apprenticeship

Tools

TIG (GTAW)

MMA/SMAW

MAG (GMAW)

Epicor ERP

Job description

Welder, Luton, Bedfordshire

As a Welder, you will assist production at the Luton plant by welding individual parts and sub-assemblies using various welding techniques in accordance with specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

What you will do:

• Carry out welding of components in line with specifications, drawings and procedures
• Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment
• Ensure all welding equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use
• Monitor consumables and support stock control activities
• Maintain rod stores and record temperature/humidity levels in line with procedures
• Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance
• Meet production routing times and customer requirements
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S)
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

What you will need:

• Time served welding apprenticeship
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment
• Ability to weld to coded standards
• Experience with TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) welding processes
• Ability to work with carbon and stainless steels across a range of thicknesses
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Previous experience in torch or induction brazing would be desirable

The role will operate on a double day shift pattern.

Early Late

Mon – Thu 06.00 – 14.15 14.15 – 22.30

Friday 06.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 18.00