Welder

Welder – Wigan – Days – £35,200 + Overtime (x1.5)

Permanent | Growing Engineering Business | Overtime Available Daily + Saturdays

Lodestone Recruitment is working with an established engineering company in Wigan who are experiencing sustained growth and a strong order book. As a result, they are looking to add an experienced Welder to their team on a permanent day shift.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:

• Apprentice-trained or time-served background in Welding.
• Experience within heavy engineering sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or Structural Steel.
• Experience working to coded standards in MAG and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Strong ability in MIG/MAG welding on Mild and Carbon Steel.
• Previous coding in fillet and butt welds on Mild Steel and High Nickel Alloys.

Weld Test Requirements

The on-site weld test will involve welding a 25mm thick plate:

1. MAG – Downhand, welding halfway up the plate
2. FCAW – Vertical up, completing the remainder

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,200 + overtime paid at x1.5
• Shifts: Regular days
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Overtime: Approx. 2 hours per day available + every Saturday (all paid at time-and-a-half)
• Contract: Permanent
• Pension: Company pension scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business offering stability, excellent earning potential, and long-term prospects.

To apply for this Welder vacancy and for immediate consideration, please click 'apply now' or contact Lodestone Recruitment directly.