Structural Welder
CV-LibraryBarrow in Furness, CumbriacontractPosted: 24 June 2026
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We're recruiting experienced Structural Welders to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing organisation working on complex, large-scale projects within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out structural steel welding and fabrication activities to required quality standards and tolerances.
* Work from engineering drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
* Use a variety of welding processes and associated tools and equipment.
* Complete fitting, alignment, forming, grinding, and finishing activities as required.
* Conduct self-inspection of completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
* Work safely and adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team performance targets.
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder with a completed Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent recognised qualification).
* Proven experience in structural steel welding within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, or industrial environment.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures.
* Experience working to strict quality standards and tolerances.
* Competent in the safe use of welding, fabrication, and measuring equipment.
* Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Desirable Experience
* Flux Core (FCAW), MAG/MIG, TIG, or Submerged Arc Welding experience.
* Experience working in confined spaces or restricted access environments.
* Previous experience within shipbuilding, defence, heavy fabrication, or large-scale manufacturing projects.
What's on Offer
* Long-term contract opportunities.
* Competitive rates.
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering programmes.
* Overtime opportunities available
We're recruiting experienced Structural Welders to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing organisation working on complex, large-scale projects within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out structural steel welding and fabrication activities to required quality standards and tolerances.
* Work from engineering drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
* Use a variety of welding processes and associated tools and equipment.
* Complete fitting, alignment, forming, grinding, and finishing activities as required.
* Conduct self-inspection of completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
* Work safely and adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team performance targets.
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder with a completed Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent recognised qualification).
* Proven experience in structural steel welding within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, or industrial environment.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures.
* Experience working to strict quality standards and tolerances.
* Competent in the safe use of welding, fabrication, and measuring equipment.
* Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Desirable Experience
* Flux Core (FCAW), MAG/MIG, TIG, or Submerged Arc Welding experience.
* Experience working in confined spaces or restricted access environments.
* Previous experience within shipbuilding, defence, heavy fabrication, or large-scale manufacturing projects.
What's on Offer
* Long-term contract opportunities.
* Competitive rates.
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering programmes.
* Overtime opportunities available