Pipe Welders (MAG & FCAW)

Summary: The role of Pipe Welder involves a 10-month contract with a 4-day work week, focusing on high-precision welding in 6G positions on carbon and alloy steels. Candidates will work day or night shifts in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, and are expected to have strong offshore or heavy industrial experience. The position offers competitive pay rates and additional benefits such as overtime and digs allowance for those commuting over 50 miles. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate their welding skills and certifications during the selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welding in 6G position using MAG (135) and FCAW (136)
• Reading and working from WPS and engineering drawings
• Performing structural and pressure welds with confidence
• Completing fillet and full-pen butt welds to spec
• Maintaining full compliance with quality and traceability standards
• Using grinders, gougers, and other tools for a high-quality finish

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in offshore, oil & gas, or marine welding
• Current or past weld certification in 6G positional pipe welding (MAG and FCAW)
• Skilled in processes 135, 136, and FCAW
• Able to interpret fabrication drawings and isometrics
• Comfortable working to ISO 9606 or similar codes
• Strong QA/QC focus and able to pass trade tests
• Bonus: Background in large-scale offshore or heavy fabrication projects
• Experience with self-checking and weld inspections

Salary (Rate): £31

City: Thirsk

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other