Welders

SeAH Wind; Tees Valley, Stockton CP; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent local job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance (4x Salary)

Medicash Cash Healthcare Plan

Pension 5%

Training, Development & Progression

Shift work opportunities

Job summary

SeAH Wind is seeking an experienced Welder to join the Production team in Middlesbrough. You will fabricate large-scale offshore wind monopiles, performing skilled welding to FCAW, MCAW and SAW processes, ensuring safety, quality and production standards are met.

You will work from engineering drawings, conduct quality checks, and report issues while supporting continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art facility. The role is full-time with pension and Medicash healthcare.

Qualifications

• Time-served Welder with FCAW, MCAW and/or SAW experience.
• Current EN ISO 9606-1 welding certification or ability to obtain/revalidate.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment and conducting quality checks.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and production targets.

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.
• Perform quality control checks using measuring equipment and visual inspection techniques.
• Operate grinding equipment and workshop tools safely and effectively.
• Support production targets while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Report equipment faults, quality concerns and safety issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity.

Skills

FCAW

MCAW

SAW

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Safety practices

Education

EN ISO 9606-1 welding certification

Job description

Job reference: 000281

Salary: £23.01 per hour plus shift allowances

Department: Operations

Location: Middlesbrough, Teesworks

Hours Per Week: 40

Closing date: 31/12/2026

Where to find us

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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.

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 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
• 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

Pay Rates

• £23.01 per hour - 0% allowances (Week 1 - Days)
• £23.01 per hour plus 30% Nightshift allowances (Week 2 - Nights)
• Week 1 (Days) Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4:00pm with Friday: 7:00am to 1:00pm
• Week 2 (Nights) Monday to Thursday: 8:30pm to 7:00am with 30% shift
• OT Rate 1 - Rate of a third of hourly rate for overtime on weekdays
• OT Rate 2 - Rate of time and a half of hour rate for overtime on Saturday
• OT Rate 3 - Rate of double time of hour rate for overtime on Sunday

Benefits

• Permanent local job
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Benefit from Group Life Insurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to Medicash Cash Healthcare Plan (Claim back for Dental, Optician, Prescriptions and discounted members portal)
• 5% fixed pension employee contributions with employee contributions from 3% upwards
• Work in a brand new facility and welfare building
• Permanent Full Time Employment
• Training, Development and Progression Opportunities
• Embrace Shift Work with opportunities for a healthy work and life balance