Welding Coordinator

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence engineering business is seeking a Welding Coordinator to maintain and develop welding standards and quality systems. Ideal for candidates with IWT/EWT and CSWIP qualifications, this role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Half-day Fridays

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or defence engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Welding Quality Management System.
• Lead planning of welding works orders within SAP.
• Conduct internal welder audits and manage qualifications.

Skills

Welding coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

IWT / EWT qualification

CSWIP 3.1 certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welding Coordinator - Defence Engineering

Location: North West - Engineering Centre of Excellence

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

We're representing a leading UK defence engineering business with over a century of heritage in delivering high-integrity, military-grade engineering solutions. Recognised globally for innovation and precision, this organisation designs and manufactures advanced mechanical systems used in critical defence applications.

As part of ongoing growth within their Engineering Centre of Excellence, they are seeking a Welding Coordinator to join the business and play a key role in maintaining and developing welding standards, procedures, and quality systems across complex fabrication projects.

About the Role

The successful candidate will form part of the Welding Coordination Team, ensuring compliance within the Welding Quality Management System (WQMS) while driving continuous improvement in welding processes, documentation, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) ensuring compliance with industry standards and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day technical support across welding and fabrication activities.
• Lead the planning and coordination of welding works orders within SAP.
• Plan and conduct internal welder audits, ensuring accreditation and certification compliance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions (RCCA) to enhance quality and productivity.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for both new and legacy programmes.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions related to welding operations.
• Support EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303 audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Manage welder qualification testing in accordance with BS EN ISO 9606 / 14732.
• Advise engineering and production teams on welding methods, plant selection, and emerging technologies.

What We're Looking For

• IWT / EWT qualified, ideally registered with The Welding Institute (TWI).
• CSWIP 3.1 qualified.
• Proven experience in welding coordination within a manufacturing or defence engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of MIG/MAG (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and exposure to external audits.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary £60,000 - £70,000.
• Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance.
• Half-day Fridays.
• Company sick pay scheme (increasing with service).
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Long service awards and additional holiday entitlement.
• On-site parking and EV charging points.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and supportive, engineering-led culture.

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