Position: Coded Pipe Welders
Company: UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd
Location: Immingham
Duration: 9–12 months
Hours: 44 hours per week
Pay: Basic £23.45 / weekday overtime £32.83 plus welder proficiency hour payment of £0.47 an hour, Second tier bonus on all worked hours of £0.80
Additional payments: Travel and lodge paid
UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd is recruiting experienced Coded Pipe Welders for a long-term engineering project within a major industrial facility in the Immingham area.
Role responsibilities
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Complete pipe welding activities to the required project specifications and quality standards.
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Work in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
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Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
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Prepare pipework and joints for welding, ensuring the correct alignment and cleanliness.
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Produce consistently high-quality welds in the required positions.
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Inspect completed work and promptly report any defects or quality concerns.
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Cooperate with welding inspectors and quality personnel during inspection and testing activities.
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Follow all permits, risk assessments, method statements and site safety procedures.
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Check welding equipment before use and report any faults or defects.
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Work alongside Pipefitters, Supervisors and other trades to meet the project programme.
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Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
Essential requirements
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NVQ Level 3 in Welding or an equivalent relevant qualification.
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Relevant and current pipe welding codings.
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Valid Safety Passport or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
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Previous pipe welding experience within a refinery, petrochemical, power generation or similar heavy industrial environment.
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Experience working to approved Welding Procedure Specifications.
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Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings.
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Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and industrial site safety requirements.
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Ability to consistently work to demanding quality standards.
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Reliable and professional approach to work.
Applicants may be required to complete a weld test before commencing work.
Contract details
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Pay: NAECI rates of pay
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Hours: 44 hours per week
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Duration: Approximately 9–12 months
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Location: Immingham
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NVQ Level 3 in Welding or an equivalent relevant qualification.
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Relevant and current pipe welding codings.
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Valid Safety Passport or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
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Previous pipe welding experience within a refinery, petrochemical, power generation or similar heavy industrial environment.
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Experience working to approved Welding Procedure Specifications.
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Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings.
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Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and industrial site safety requirements.
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Ability to consistently work to demanding quality standards.
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Reliable and professional approach to work.
