Welder | UEC ME | Immingham

Ropsley Limited; Immingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd is recruiting experienced Welders to join on a fixed-term contract in Immingham. The role focuses on producing high-quality welds to strict specifications and procedures, maintaining safety and efficiency, and supporting ongoing projects.

Applicants should have a time-served apprenticeship in welding with at least 5 years' experience in pressure part welding. The position is full-time, with 38 basic hours and 44 scheduled hours per week, paid in line with the NAECI

Qualifications

• Experienced Welder in engineering/manufacturing sectors.
• Able to produce welds per Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Knowledge of welding quality requirements and defect inspection.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding to project specs and quality standards.
• Work with Welding Foreman to meet timescales.
• Follow WPS and quality requirements; inspect welds for defects.
• Maintain safe, organized working environment and report issues.

Skills

Welding

Pressure welding

Quality standards

Teamwork

Education

Time-served welding apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

• Location Lancaster Approach,North Killingholme,Immingham, DN40 3JZ,United Kingdom

Description

Company: UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd
Position: Welder (Grade 5)
Location/Site: Immingham
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Start Date: Mid-October 2026
Expected End Date: May 2027
Hours: 38 basic hours per week, 44 scheduled hours per week
Pay: In accordance with the NAECI Agreement

About the Role

UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd is currently recruiting for experienced Welders to join our team on a fixed-term contract, supporting ongoing project and operational requirements.

We are looking for skilled and reliable individuals with experience in pressure part welding, preferably within a pressure equipment or manufacturing environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for producing high-quality welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities to the required project specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Welding Foreman to ensure welding tasks are completed efficiently and within allocated timescales.
• Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and comply with all relevant quality requirements.
• Inspect and check completed welds to identify and rectify defects, ensuring a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Select and use the correct welding consumables, minimising waste and maintaining efficiency.
• Operate and adapt to different welding equipment and techniques as required.
• Identify and promptly report any issues with welding equipment, materials or consumables to the Welding Foreman.
• Undertake Welding Procedure Tests and Welder Approval Tests when required.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment, adhering to all company health and safety procedures.
• Participate in relevant training and development activities to maintain and improve welding skills.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Welder within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality welds in accordance with approved welding procedures.
• Good understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding quality requirements.
• Ability to identify welding defects and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Time-served apprenticeship in welding or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in pressure part welding activities.
• Previous experience working within a pressure equipment or manufacturing environment.
• Experience undertaking welding approval or procedure tests.
• Fixed-term contract, expected to run until May 2027.
• Full-time position.
• 38 contracted basic hours per week, with 44 scheduled working hours.
• Hourly pay in accordance with the applicable NAECI Agreement and Grade G5.