Structural Steel Welder
Location: Teesside
Hours: 44 hours per week
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Welder to join our client’s established fabrication and welding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with proven experience in structural steel welding to secure a long-term role with the potential to progress to a permanent position.
You will play a key part in delivering high-quality welded components for a variety of projects, ensuring work is completed to exacting standards, within deadlines, and in compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out MIG and/or TIG welding on structural steel to required specifications and standards
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication diagrams, and technical instructions
- Measure, cut, and prepare steel components for welding
- Inspect and verify the quality of welded joints, ensuring compliance with quality standards
- Operate fabrication tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to all health and safety guidelines
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production and project deadlines
- Proven experience as a Structural Steel Welder in a fabrication environment
- Strong knowledge of MIG welding techniques (TIG and MMA experience advantageous)
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings
- Experience in measuring and preparing structural steel components
- Understanding of health, safety, and quality control procedures in a workshop setting
- Relevant welding qualifications/certifications desirable (e.g. BS EN ISO 9606)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet project demands
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role after a successful temporary period
- Competitive pay rates with overtime opportunities
- Supportive team environment with ongoing development
- Varied and interesting structural steel projects