Welder

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business is seeking an experienced Welder in Wigan. This permanent role offers a salary of £35,200 plus overtime opportunities. Applicants should have a strong welding background, ideally in heavy engineering sectors, and skills in MIG/MAG welding. The position also offers a company pension scheme and stability within a thriving company.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding, especially in heavy engineering sectors.
• Experience with coded standards in MAG and FCAW.
• Strong ability to weld on Mild and Carbon Steel.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on various materials for engineering projects.
• Complete weld tests as required.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

MIG / MAG welding

Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Ability to work to coded standards

Experience in heavy engineering sectors

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served background

Job description

Welder – Wigan – Days – £35,200 + Overtime (x1.5)

Permanent | Growing Engineering Business | Overtime Available Daily + Saturdays

Lodestone Recruitment is working with an established engineering company in Wigan who are experiencing sustained growth and a strong order book. As a result, they are looking to add an experienced Welder to their team on a permanent day shift.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should ideally have :

• Apprentice-trained or time-served background in Welding.
• Experience within heavy engineering sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or Structural Steel.
• Experience working to coded standards in MAG and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Strong ability in MIG / MAG welding on Mild and Carbon Steel.
• Previous coding in fillet and butt welds on Mild Steel and High Nickel Alloys.

Weld Test Requirements

The on-site weld test will involve welding a 25mm thick plate :

• MAG – Downhand, welding halfway up the plate
• FCAW – Vertical up, completing the remainder

What’s on Offer

• Salary : £35,200 + overtime paid at x1.5
• Shifts : Regular days
• Hours : 39 hours per week
• Overtime : Approx. 2 hours per day available + every Saturday (all paid at time-and-a-half)
• Contract : Permanent
• Pension : Company pension scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business offering stability, excellent earning potential, and long-term prospects.

To apply for this Welder vacancy and for immediate consideration, please click 'apply now' or contact Lodestone Recruitment directly