Welder
CV-LibraryBarrow-in-FurnesscontractPosted: 2 April 2026
Apply NowMorson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry
Salary:
Local contractors
Standard: PAYE: £20.10 (exluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £26.89
3 on 4 off PAYE: £24.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £32.21
Overtime: £30.15 - £50.98
Travelling contractors
Standard: PAYE: £28.10 (excluding holiday pay per hour), UMBRELLA: £37.75
3 on 4 off PAYE: £32.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £43.07
Overtime: 30.15 - £51.25
Job Description:
Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)
Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & KAT) & Resistance Welding (Stud Welding)
Welding butts and fillets to a high standard
Main process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tiles
Self-verification on all welds
Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control
Your Skills and requirements:
Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge
Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment
Flux core arc welding experience
Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm range
Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness
Background in major construction / manufacturing environment
Welding with MCAW consumables
Welding aluminium with MIG process
Welding with automated equipment
Benefits:
- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project
- Opportunities to go permanent
- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come
Candidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request. interested applicants which are pass the screening stage with the hiring manager will need to attend a trade test (usually 2 days). Candidates will be offered the position based on the trade test
Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)
If interested, please get in touch: (url removed) with your updated CV & apprenticeship papers
Salary:
Local contractors
Standard: PAYE: £20.10 (exluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £26.89
3 on 4 off PAYE: £24.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £32.21
Overtime: £30.15 - £50.98
Travelling contractors
Standard: PAYE: £28.10 (excluding holiday pay per hour), UMBRELLA: £37.75
3 on 4 off PAYE: £32.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £43.07
Overtime: 30.15 - £51.25
Job Description:
Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)
Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & KAT) & Resistance Welding (Stud Welding)
Welding butts and fillets to a high standard
Main process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tiles
Self-verification on all welds
Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control
Your Skills and requirements:
Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge
Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment
Flux core arc welding experience
Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm range
Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness
Background in major construction / manufacturing environment
Welding with MCAW consumables
Welding aluminium with MIG process
Welding with automated equipment
Benefits:
- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project
- Opportunities to go permanent
- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come
Candidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request. interested applicants which are pass the screening stage with the hiring manager will need to attend a trade test (usually 2 days). Candidates will be offered the position based on the trade test
Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)
If interested, please get in touch: (url removed) with your updated CV & apprenticeship papers