Welder

Welder | Kilwinning, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 (plus shift allowance)

This prominent global organisation is seeking a skilled Welder to contribute to cutting-edge projects within the defence and aerospace sectors. You will be joining a team renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering solutions that shape a safer future. This is an opportunity to be part of a company that values its employees and offers a career with purpose.

The Role

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automatic/semi-automatic processes.
• Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including work with ceramic tiles.
• Conduct self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
• Adhere to strict safety and environmental health requirements, applying effective fume control.
• Work within teams to deliver complex welding solutions for key projects.

What You'll Need

• Hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate or Trade Papers, along with relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Experience in ceramic-tile welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Metal-Cored Arc Welding, and associated equipment.
• Ability to produce welds that consistently meet visual and NDE examination standards.
• Skilled in welding carbon steel materials within the 4–15 mm thickness range.
• Understanding of SHE requirements and application of risk assessment principles in welding.
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated systems.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with a shift allowance.
• Opportunity to work on world-class naval ship projects.
• Lifelong learning and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with a strong sense of shared purpose.
• Benefit from a company committed to an inclusive workplace.

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