Job Specification – Welder (Pressure Vessels) Location: Stanningley, Leeds (LS28) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Reports to: Welding Foreman Salary & Hours Pay: £18.50 per hour Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:45 Thursday: 07:00 – 16:15 4-day working week (long weekends) Overtime: Paid at time and a half About the Role A long-established and growing engineering manufacturer is looking to add an experienced Pressure Vessel Welder to their team. The company produces high-quality, complex fabrications for industries such as aerospace, subsea, defence, and marine, working to the highest industry standards. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent pay, strong benefits, and long-term career progression within a specialist environment. Key Responsibilities Welding pressure vessel sub-assemblies and equipment using a variety of techniques Producing welds that meet NDT requirements (radiographic/ultrasonic) with a high success rate Meeting manufacturing hours and production deadlines Contributing to a “right first time” quality culture Maintaining adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures Slinging and lifting of large components Completing all required paperwork for full traceability Supporting other departments as required Essential Experience Proven experience welding pressure vessels Experience with radiographic and ultrasonic tested welds Strong background in stainless steel welding Ability to weld in 2G position to defined procedures Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings Core Welding Skills Pipe welding Open root welding Weld purging GMAW FCAW GTAW Desirable Skills & Experience Welding with Inconel MMA welding SAW welding Pressure vessel fabrication ability Benefits £18.50 per hour 5 weeks' holiday statutory leave Pension scheme (6% employer / 3% employee) Sick pay scheme (after 6 months) Death in Service benefit (2x salary) Discretionary bonus scheme Career development and training opportunities 4-day working week Recruitment Process Interview: One-stage, face-to-face Vacancy Reason: Growth within the business Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy