Lead Fabricator

Coded Pipe Welder
Winkleigh, Devon
£25 per hour + Overtime + Annual Bonus + Pension

Join a Growing Engineering Business Delivering Bespoke Process Solutions Girling Jones is partnering with a well-established and rapidly expanding manufacturer specialising in stainless steel process systems for the food and process engineering industries.
Operating from a modern facility in North Devon, the company designs, manufactures and installs bespoke hygienic pipework, process equipment and structural steelwork for major food production sites throughout the UK.
With continued business growth, major project wins and significant investment in a brand-new manufacturing facility, they are now looking to recruit a skilled Coded Pipe Welder to strengthen their workshop team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking business offering long-term job security, technically challenging projects and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

As Coded Pipe Welder, you''ll report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role in delivering high-quality fabrication and welding projects. You''ll remain hands-on within the workshop, working on bespoke stainless steel process systems used within food manufacturing environments while helping maintain exceptional quality standards.

Your work will include hygienic process pipework, steam systems and associated stainless steel process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and weld stainless steel pipework and process systems
• Carry out MIG and TIG welding to coded standards
• Manufacture hygienic and steam pipework for specialist process applications
• Read and interpret P&ID drawings, fabrication drawings and engineering specifications
• Complete work in line with quality, compliance and industry standards
• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout production
• Work collaboratively with design, project management and installation teams
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement and high workshop standards

About You

We''re keen to hear from experienced Coded Pipe Welders, fabricators or pipework specialists with experience working within hygienic process industries such as food manufacturing, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical or similar sectors.

You''ll ideally have:

• Proven experience fabricating and welding stainless steel pipework
• Strong MIG and TIG welding skills
• Experience working on hygienic process and steam pipe systems
• Current coded welding qualifications and certifications
• The ability to confidently interpret P&ID drawings
• A solid understanding of fabrication drawings and engineering documentation
• Previous experience supporting or leading workshop activities
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• A proactive, practical approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A commitment to maintaining safe working practices

Desirable

• IPAF
• Forklift Licence
• Telehandler Licence

Salary & Benefits

• £25 per hour
• Excellent weekday and weekend overtime opportunities
• Annual bonus worth up to one month''s salary
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Secure pipeline of long-term projects
• Opportunity to join an ambitious business investing heavily in future growth

If you''re an experienced Coded Pipe Welder looking to join a thriving engineering business where your skills will be valued and rewarded, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Girling Jones Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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