Welding Engineering Technician: Precision Fabrication Lead

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Welding Engineering Technician in Bristol. You will be involved in precision engineering for critical projects, ensuring that large-scale fabrications meet the highest standards. Responsibilities include supporting qualifications, conducting welding surveillance, and maintaining welder certifications. Candidates should have structural welding experience and competency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including training support, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or proven experience in fabrication and welding.
• Experience in structural welding is essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Support tender reviews and procedure qualifications.
• Coordinate non-destructive and mechanical testing.
• Conduct welding surveillance to assure quality.
• Maintain welder qualifications.
• Review and authorise welding consumable certification.

Skills

Fabrication and welding experience

Structural welding experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC or equivalent in welding/fabrication

CSWIP 3.1

TWI Diploma

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Welding Engineering Technician in Bristol. You will be involved in precision engineering for critical projects, ensuring that large-scale fabrications meet the highest standards. Responsibilities include supporting qualifications, conducting welding surveillance, and maintaining welder certifications. Candidates should have structural welding experience and competency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including training support, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.