Coded Welder – TIG / MMA / MAG

Skilled in TIG welding, full root penetration and brazing? Put your experience to work on demanding engineering projects.

Proactive Global is recruiting a Coded Welder for an established engineering manufacturer in Luton. You will produce components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and approved welding procedures, working with carbon and stainless steels.

What you will be doing:

• Welding components to drawings, specifications and approved procedures.

• Preparing weld surfaces and setting up equipment.

• Completing coded welding with the appropriate authorisation.

• Checking equipment condition and calibration before use.

• Monitoring consumables and maintaining storage records.

• Recording completed work through the ERP system.

• Meeting production requirements while maintaining high-quality welds.

• Following health, safety and environmental procedures.

What you will bring:

• A completed welding apprenticeship.

• At least five years’ coded welding experience in an engineering environment.

• Open-root pipe or plate welding experience using TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW and MAG/GMAW.

• TIG welding and full root penetration experience.

• Experience with carbon and stainless steels across different thicknesses.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications.

• Relevant coded qualifications to standards such as ISO, ASME or AWS.

• Experience producing welds subject to ultrasonic, radiographic or other non-destructive testing.

• Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems or similar critical components.

• Brazing experience, which is essential. Torch or induction brazing experience is desirable.

What’s on offer:

• Training and development opportunities.

• Annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.

• Contributory pension and life assurance.

• Healthcare cashback scheme.

• Virtual GP access and employee assistance programme.

• Cycle-to-work scheme and employee discounts.

• Free on-site parking.

The interview includes a practical pipe welding test. Candidates must bring their own safety shoes, safety glasses, flame-retardant overalls, welding helmet and gloves.

Please include details of your welding processes, materials and current or previous codings with your application. Photographs of relevant work are welcome.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Ready for your next move? Apply today with your CV. We’d love to hear about your experience and what you’re looking for next