welder (pressure vessel)

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering manufacturer in Leeds is seeking an experienced Pressure Vessel Welder. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive pay at £18.50 per hour and excellent benefits including 5 weeks' holiday, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with pressure vessels and various welding techniques. Along with a focus on quality, this company promotes a supportive and safe work environment.

Benefits

5 weeks’ holiday + statutory leave

Pension scheme (6% employer / 3% employee)

Sick pay scheme (after 6 months)

Death in Service benefit (2x salary)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career development and training opportunities

4-day working week

Qualifications

• Proven experience welding pressure vessels.
• Experience with radiographic and ultrasonic tested welds.
• Strong background in stainless steel welding.
• Ability to weld in 2G position to defined procedures.
• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Welding pressure vessel sub-assemblies and equipment using a variety of techniques.
• Producing welds that meet NDT requirements with a high success rate.
• Meeting manufacturing hours and production deadlines.
• Contributing to a 'right first time' quality culture.
• Maintaining adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Slinging and lifting of large components.
• Completing all required paperwork for full traceability.
• Supporting other departments as required.

Skills

Pipe welding

Open root welding

Weld purging

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

Job description

Job Specification – Welder (Pressure Vessels)

Location: Stanningley, Leeds (LS28)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Welding Foreman

Salary & Hours

• Pay: £18.50 per hour

• Hours:

  • Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:45

  • Thursday: 07:00 – 16:15

  • 4-day working week (long weekends)

  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half

About the Role

A long-established and growing engineering manufacturer is looking to add an experienced Pressure Vessel Welder to their team. The company produces high-quality, complex fabrications for industries such as aerospace, subsea, defence, and marine, working to the highest industry standards.

This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent pay, strong benefits, and long-term career progression within a specialist environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding pressure vessel sub-assemblies and equipment using a variety of techniques

• Producing welds that meet NDT requirements (radiographic/ultrasonic) with a high success rate

• Meeting manufacturing hours and production deadlines

• Contributing to a “right first time” quality culture

• Maintaining adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures

• Slinging and lifting of large components

• Completing all required paperwork for full traceability

• Supporting other departments as required

Essential Experience

• Proven experience welding pressure vessels

• Experience with radiographic and ultrasonic tested welds

• Strong background in stainless steel welding

• Ability to weld in 2G position to defined procedures

• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Core Welding Skills

• Pipe welding

• Open root welding

• Weld purging

• GMAW

• FCAW

• GTAW

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Welding with Inconel

• MMA welding

• SAW welding

• Pressure vessel fabrication ability

Benefits

• £18.50 per hour

• 5 weeks’ holiday + statutory leave

• Pension scheme (6% employer / 3% employee)

• Sick pay scheme (after 6 months)

• Death in Service benefit (2x salary)

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Career development and training opportunities

• 4-day working week

Recruitment Process

• Interview: One-stage, face-to-face

• Vacancy Reason: Growth within the business

• Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy