Welding Inspector

-; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicester is seeking a Welding Coordinator to support the Senior Welding Engineer. Responsibilities include managing welding qualifications, assisting in technical reviews, and implementing new welding technologies. Candidates should have experience with ISO14731 standards and a strong understanding of welding processes. This is a permanent, skilled position with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO14731 standards.
• Familiarity with welding procedures and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support tasks related to ISO14731.
• Assist in compiling welding data packages.
• Manage and validate welder qualification certificates.

Skills

Coordination of WPQRs

Technical reviews

Welding technologies and processes

Welder qualification management

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across various markets including chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage. We focus on enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

With extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities, we specialise in asset management services throughout all lifecycle phases—from consulting and engineering to manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Our commitment is delivered by a highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees across 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.

Job Role: Welding Coordinator

The Welding Coordinator supports the Senior Welding Engineer in tasks related to ISO14731, including:

• Coordination of WPQRs, involving procurement, machining, technique development, PWHT, and mechanical testing;
• Assisting in the compilation of pWPSs and welding data packages;
• Supporting technical reviews and repair investigations;
• Reviewing and accepting filler metal certificates;
• Assisting in the review of subcontractor procedures and post-weld heat treatment processes;
• Ensuring the suitability of welding equipment and preparing weld repair methodologies;
• Researching and implementing new welding technologies and processes to improve production;
• Providing technical input to the welding team;
• Coordinating production test coupons, welder qualification, and site tests;
• Managing and validating welder qualification certificates;
• Evaluating materials and solving issues related to design drawings or work pack requirements;
• Preparing weld cards and performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer.

  If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246 or email [e-mail].

  Bilfinger UK Limited, Operations, Permanent, Skilled.