Welder - Flux Core - Annan

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Annan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Immediate start

Stable workload

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking an experienced Flux Core Welder for our heavy engineering site in Annan. The role involves welding large-scale fabrications to tight specifications, reading drawings and maintaining high quality standards. Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will join a busy production environment with overtime opportunities and a stable workload at a respected manufacturing employer in Dumfries & Galloway.

Qualifications

• Flux Core welding experience is essential.
• Weld T-joints, including root runs and backing fillets.
• Working with larger fillet welds up to 25mm.
• Welding on pipes, nozzles, and tube assemblies.
• Producing high-quality welds in a heavy fabrication or industrial environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Skills

Flux Core welding

Welding T-joints

Root runs and backing fillets

Large fillet welds 25mm

Pipes/nozzles/tube assemblies

Reading drawings

Multi-process welding

Tools

Ceramic backing systems

Job description

Flux Core Welder - Full Time position

• Annan, Dumfries & Galloway
• £19.50 per hour
• Full Time | Permanent Opportunity
• Immediate start preferred

We are recruiting experienced Flux Core Welders for a leading heavy engineering and manufacturing site based in Annan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term, full-time work within a busy production environment.

The Role

As a Flux Core Welder, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality welding work on a variety of large-scale fabrications and components. Candidates should be comfortable working to engineering drawings and adhering to strict quality standards.

Essential Experience

To be considered for this role, you should have experience with:

• Flux Core welding (essential).
• Welding T-joints, including root runs and backing fillets.
• Working with larger fillet welds of up to 25mm.
• Welding on pipes, nozzles, and tube assemblies.
• Producing high-quality welds in a heavy fabrication or industrial environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Working with ceramic backing systems/ceramic tiles.
• Experience replacing traditional root welding methods with ceramic-backed processes.
• Multi-process welding experience.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven welding experience within heavy engineering, fabrication, shipbuilding, structural steel, pressure vessels, or similar industries.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious approach.

What\'s on Offer?

• £19.50 per hour
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable workload with a reputable manufacturing employer
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

Shifts

Mon - Thur

• 8am start
• 4pm finish

Fri

• 8am start
• 1pm finish

Ref Code: S09

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we\'re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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