Welder - Non local

Morson Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable 3-on-4-off shift pattern

Portfolio building on defence project

Potential permanent role

Security for country and allies

Job summary

Morson Group are recruiting welders for a prestigious defence client for a 12-month initial contract on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). You’ll join an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, with opportunities to progress and potentially go permanent.

The role involves welding carbon, stainless steel and aluminium with FCAW/MAG as the main process, self-verification of welds, and adherence to SHE standards including fume control, plus the chance to gain security clearance before

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/trade papers required and must be shown at interview.
• Knowledge of ceramic tile welding and MCAW consumables.
• Experience welding carbon steel 4-10mm range and aluminium MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon, stainless steel and aluminium to high standards.
• Weld using FCAW/MAG and automated processes where applicable.
• Self-verify welds and comply with SHE standards, including fume control.
• Operate automated welding equipment and monitor quality.
• Adhere to risk assessments and safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

MCAW welding

Flux core arc

Aluminium welding

Welding safety

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Job description

Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry

Salary:

Local contractors:

3 on 4 off PAYE: £25.15 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £33.60

Overtime: £31.44 - £53.16

Travelling contractors:

3 on 4 off PAYE: £33.15 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £44.46

Overtime: 31.44 - £53.43

Job Description:

Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)
Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & KAT) & Resistance Welding (Stud Welding)Welding butts and fillets to a high standardMain process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tilesSelf-verification on all weldsAdhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control

Your Skills and requirements:

Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
Ceramic Tile Welding KnowledgeKnowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipmentFlux core arc welding experienceDeposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinationsMaterials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm rangeClear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awarenessBackground in major construction / manufacturing environmentWelding with MCAW consumablesWelding aluminium with MIG processWelding with automated equipment

Benefits:

• Favourable 3-on-4-off shift pattern (37 hour standard week)
• Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project
• Opportunities to go permanent
• Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come

Full rate card available on request. Interested applicants who pass the screening call with the hiring manager will need to attend a trade test (usually 2 days). Candidates will be offered the position based on the trade test results.

Successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)