Job Specification – Welder (Pressure Vessels)
Location: Stanningley, Leeds (LS28)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Welding Foreman
Salary & Hours
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Pay: £18.50 per hour
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Hours:
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Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:45
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Thursday: 07:00 – 16:15
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4-day working week (long weekends)
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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
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Welding pressure vessel sub-assemblies and equipment using a variety of techniques
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Producing welds that meet NDT requirements (radiographic/ultrasonic) with a high success rate
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Meeting manufacturing hours and production deadlines
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Contributing to a “right first time” quality culture
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Maintaining adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures
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Slinging and lifting of large components
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Completing all required paperwork for full traceability
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Supporting other departments as required
Essential Experience
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Proven experience welding pressure vessels
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Experience with radiographic and ultrasonic tested welds
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Strong background in stainless steel welding
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Ability to weld in 2G position to defined procedures
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Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Core Welding Skills
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Pipe welding
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Open root welding
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Weld purging
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GMAW
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FCAW
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GTAW
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Welding with Inconel
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MMA welding
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SAW welding
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Pressure vessel fabrication ability
Benefits
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£18.50 per hour
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5 weeks’ holiday + statutory leave
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Pension scheme (6% employer / 3% employee)
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Sick pay scheme (after 6 months)
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Death in Service benefit (2x salary)
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Discretionary bonus scheme
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Career development and training opportunities
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4-day working week
Recruitment Process
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Interview: One-stage, face-to-face
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Vacancy Reason: Growth within the business
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