Welder

Welder – Industrial Construction Project

Company: Imech Engineering Ltd Location: North Wales, UK Employment Type: PAYE – Direct Employment Salary: NAECI Blue Book Rates + 1% (Depending on Grade) Start Date: To Be Confirmed

About the Role

Imech Engineering Ltd is currently seeking experienced and highly skilled Welders to join our team on a major industrial construction project in North Wales.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious professionals with extensive experience in industrial steel pipe welding, particularly large-diameter steel piping systems.

Successful candidates will be expected to produce high-quality welds in accordance with approved welding procedures, project specifications and applicable quality and safety standards.

Essential Requirements

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ECITB-approved NVQ Level 3 qualification in Welding or an equivalent recognised qualification.

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Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.

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Valid certificates covering all required Bolt-On Safety Training, including:

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Working at Height

Safety Harness Awareness and Safe Use

Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness (HAVS)

Any other relevant site-specific safety training

Bolt-On training must have been completed through a face-to-face, instructor-led training programme lasting a minimum of one full day in total.

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Valid First Aid Training Certificate, obtained through a face-to-face, instructor-led course lasting a minimum of one full day.

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Online-only training certificates will not be accepted for Bolt-On or First Aid requirements.

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Proven experience in industrial steel pipe welding within large-scale construction and mechanical installation projects.

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Demonstrable hands-on experience in welding large-diameter steel pipes is essential.

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Practical experience with relevant welding processes, including TIG/GTAW (141), MMA/SMAW (111) or MAG/GMAW (135), as applicable to project requirements.

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Strong knowledge of welding techniques, weld preparation, joint fit-up and approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

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Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

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Understanding of welding positions, material specifications, consumables and weld inspection requirements.

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Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary site team.

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A responsible, hardworking and professional attitude.

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Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience on oil, gas, hydrogen, petrochemical or other major industrial projects.

Experience working on NAECI-governed construction sites.

Experience welding large-bore carbon steel piping systems.

Experience with pressure piping and heavy industrial installations.

Familiarity with welding quality assurance procedures and non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements.

Relevant coded welding qualifications appropriate to the project.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Welding Test

All shortlisted candidates considered suitable for the position will be required to undertake and successfully pass a practical welding trade test before commencing employment.

This is a mandatory requirement, and no candidate will be permitted to commence work as a Welder without successfully completing the required welding assessment.

The assessment may include:

Practical welding on steel pipe test pieces, including large-diameter pipe where required.

Demonstration of appropriate welding techniques and joint preparation.

Welding in accordance with the applicable Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).

Assessment of weld quality, consistency and workmanship.

Compliance with relevant welding safety procedures and quality standards.

Previous welding experience, qualifications or certifications will not exempt candidates from the mandatory pre-employment welding test.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

PAYE employment, with all payments processed through the UK payroll system and supported by payslips.

Terms and conditions in accordance with the NAECI National Agreement (Blue Book).

Competitive pay based on the applicable NAECI grade, with an additional 1% above the relevant NAECI rate.

Applicable overtime rates and allowances in accordance with NAECI provisions.

Opportunity to work on a major industrial construction project.

Professional and safety-focused working environment.

Local Candidates

Preference will be given to suitably qualified local candidates who meet the requirements of the role.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Welder with proven large-diameter steel pipe welding experience, the required qualifications and a strong industrial construction background, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of your NVQ Level 3 qualification, CCNSG Safety Passport, Bolt-On training certificates, First Aid certificate, relevant welding qualifications and details of your previous industrial project experience.

Please note that all successful applicants must pass a mandatory practical welding test before starting work.

Join Imech Engineering Ltd and become part of a professional team committed to safety, quality and successful project delivery