Coded TIG/MIG Welder

Deeside
8 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Welder

Drainage Engineer

Technical Lead Flight Software (Embedded systems)

Tooling Design Engineer (Stress) - Submarines

Audio Visual Programmer

Remote Sensing Engineer

Job Title: Coded TIG/MIG Welder Stainless Steel
Location: Deeside, Flintshire
Project: New Build Industrial Project
Contract details: Tuesday 6th May start
Rate: £25.00 per hour PAYE - £22.31 +£2.69 hol pay
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 17:30

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Coded TIG/MIG Welder with experience in stainless steel to join our team on a high-profile new build industrial project. The successful candidate will carry out precision welding tasks to a high standard, working to engineering drawings and site specifications to ensure structural integrity and compliance with project and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel pipework, plate, and structural components

  • Read and interpret technical drawings, isometric diagrams, and welding procedures

  • Work to coded welding standards and ensure all welds meet required inspection and quality levels

  • Carry out weld preparation, tacking, and finishing to specification

  • Use grinders, cutters, and other equipment to prepare materials prior to welding

  • Conduct visual inspections and complete weld logs as required

  • Maintain high levels of safety and housekeeping in the welding area

  • Liaise with supervisors, QA personnel, and other trades on-site to ensure smooth workflow

  • Operate in line with site health and safety rules and permit-to-work systems

    Requirements:

  • Valid TIG/MIG coding certificates (in stainless steel) preferably to BS EN ISO 9606 or ASME IX standards

  • Proven experience welding stainless steel in an industrial or construction setting

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

  • CSCS or equivalent safety card (if required for site access)

  • Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

  • Physically fit and able to work in a construction environment, including confined spaces or at height (if applicable)

    Desirable:

  • Experience on pharmaceutical, food-grade, or hygienic pipework projects

  • Knowledge of orbital welding or other advanced techniques

  • Additional certifications such as Manual Handling, IPAF, or Confined Space (advantageous)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

UK Space Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche reserved for astronauts and rocket scientists. It is a broad, fast-growing industry covering satellites, Earth observation, navigation, telecoms, space data, launch services, space sustainability and defence-related capability. That breadth creates genuine career opportunities for professionals switching careers in their 30s, 40s or 50s — especially in roles where delivery, quality, operations, safety, regulation and customer outcomes matter as much as pure engineering. This article gives you a UK reality check: what space jobs actually look like, which roles are realistic for career switchers, what skills UK employers value, how long retraining tends to take and whether age is a barrier (usually far less than people fear).

How to Write a Space Industry Job Ad That Attracts the Right People

The UK space sector is growing rapidly. From satellite manufacturing and launch services to Earth observation, space data, communications and downstream applications, organisations across the UK are hiring engineers, scientists, software specialists and operations professionals to support increasingly complex space missions. Yet many employers struggle to attract the right candidates. Space industry job adverts often receive very few applications, or attract candidates whose experience does not align with the realities of space programmes. At the same time, experienced space professionals frequently ignore adverts that feel vague, over-ambitious or disconnected from how space projects actually operate. In most cases, the issue is not a lack of talent — it is the clarity and quality of the job advert. Space professionals are systems-focused, risk-aware and highly selective. A poorly written job ad signals weak programme maturity and unrealistic expectations. A clear, well-written one signals credibility, technical seriousness and long-term intent. This guide explains how to write a space industry job ad that attracts the right people, improves applicant quality and positions your organisation as a credible employer in the UK space sector.

Maths for Space Jobs: The Only Topics You Actually Need (& How to Learn Them)

UK space careers can look intimidating from the outside. Job adverts mention “systems engineering” “mission assurance” “GN&C” “RF” “payloads” “flight dynamics” “verification” “ECSS” & suddenly you’re wondering if you need a maths degree just to apply. You don’t. For most UK space jobs, the maths you actually use clusters into a handful of practical topics that map directly to real work across satellites, launch, ground segment, downstream data, mission ops & space software. This article strips it down to what matters most for job readiness plus a 6-week learning plan, portfolio projects & a resources section you can use immediately. UK space is also actively focused on growth & skills. The government’s National Space Strategy sets ambitions to grow the UK’s space ecosystem & spread employment across the UK. The Space Sector Skills Survey 2023 highlights recruitment challenges plus the importance of new skills & technologies including AI & ML. Recent industry reporting also estimates UK space industry employment at 55,550 FTEs plus wider supply-chain jobs. So learning the right maths is not an academic exercise. It’s a practical way to widen the roles you can credibly target.