Welder

Vacancy Summary
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Welder. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together
! Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education. The division has manufacturing sites in three locations:
Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

In the Welder position, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality structural steelwork, applying your expertise and commitment to safety in a busy, dynamic environment.

• Planning welding sequences and delivering high-quality MIG Welds, single and multi-run fillet welds, as well as partial and full penetration butt welds.
• Reading and interpreting welding procedure data sheets and specifications.
• Inspecting and identifying welds using operator  and carrying out repairs when required, all while meeting tight production deadlines.
• Using pre- and post-heating equipment safely and efficiently.

• Extensive experience in structural steelwork fabrication.
• Skilled in working to recognised fabrication standards with a high level of precision and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding and commitment to health and safety practices.
• Experience in operating heating equipment and overhead cranes safely and effectively.
• Relevant welding qualifications or coding’s in welding (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds)

As part of the selection process, successful applicants will be invited to complete a practical weld test. This will involve a Single Multi-Run Fillet Weld and an Open Root Butt Weld to assess skill level, technique, and suitability for structural steelwork.

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith.

At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace. We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects. Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

We are committed to watching for talent and developing careers across our organisation.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

• Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:
• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance