Welders

SeAH Wind; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Wind is recruiting a Welder for our Production team in Middlesbrough. You will carry out skilled welding on large steel monopile components using FCAW, MCAW and SAW, inspecting and preparing materials to tight specifications.

You will work to drawings and procedures, supporting safety, quality and productivity, with a view to continuous improvement across the facility. A Level 3 qualification or time-served status is required along with relevant welding experience.

Qualifications

• Time served welder or Level 3 welding/fabrication qualification.
• You will have FCAW, MCAW or SAW experience and read engineering drawings.
• EN ISO 9606-1 certification or ability to obtain/revalidate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities using FCAW, MCAW and SAW processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect, prepare and weld components to approved procedures.
• Complete quality control checks using measuring equipment.

Skills

FCAW welding

MCAW welding

SAW welding

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Education

Time served Welder or Level 3 Welding/Fabrication

EN ISO 9606-1 certification

Tools

Measuring equipment usage

Grindstone/Grinding equipment operation

Job description

Job reference: 000255

Salary: £22.17 per hour plus shift allowances

Department: Operations

Location: Middlesbrough, Teesworks

Hours Per Week: 40

Closing date: 04/09/2026

Job Description

We're looking for experienced and motivated Welders to join our Production team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the fabrication of large-scale offshore wind monopiles, carrying out high-quality welding operations while ensuring safety, quality and productivity standards are consistently achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working on major offshore wind projects and contributing to the UK's clean energy future.

The role will initially be working a day shift at £22.17 per hour plus a 12.5% commissioning allowance. Shift patterns are expected to be introduced within the next 4-6 weeks, moving to a rotating pattern of days and nights with enhanced earnings of £22.17 per hour plus 30% shift allowance.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, with a competitive pension scheme and Medicash healthcare plan available.

As a Welder, you'll use a variety of welding processes including FCAW, MCAW and SAW to perform skilled welding activities on large steel components used in monopile construction. You'll be responsible for inspecting, preparing and welding materials to specification, ensuring all work meets strict quality, safety and production requirements.

You'll work from engineering drawings and welding procedures to deliver high-quality welds, conduct quality checks and support the efficient production of components. You'll also be expected to identify and report any quality, safety or production issues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities using FCAW, MCAW and SAW processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect, prepare and weld components in accordance with approved procedures.
• Complete quality control checks using measuring equipment and visual inspection techniques.
• Operate grinding equipment and associated workshop tools safely and effectively.
• Support production targets while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
• Report equipment faults, quality concerns and safety issues promptly.
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments to equipment where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to support productivity and efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be a time-served Welder or hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Welding, Fabrication or a related discipline. You'll have proven experience working with FCAW, MCAW or SAW welding processes and be comfortable working in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.

You'll possess strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Time served Welder or minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience of FCAW, MCAW and/or SAW welding processes.
• Current EN ISO 9606-1 welding certification or the ability to obtain/revalidate.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to use measuring equipment and conduct quality checks.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and quality standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with multi-wire welding processes.
• Heavy engineering, offshore, energy or steel fabrication experience.
• MEWP certification.
• Experience operating grinding equipment and workshop machinery.

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