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Welder

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Morson Edge

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
20.10 - 51.25 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
Morson Edge
Closes
30 Apr 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Contract
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry

Salary:

Local contractors

Standard: PAYE: GBP20.10 (exluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: GBP26.89

3 on 4 off PAYE: GBP24.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: GBP32.21

Overtime: GBP30.15 - GBP50.98

Travelling contractors

Standard: PAYE: GBP28.10 (excluding holiday pay per hour), UMBRELLA: GBP37.75

3 on 4 off PAYE: GBP32.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: GBP43.07

Overtime: 30.15 - GBP51.25

Job Description:

Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)

Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged Arc & KAT) & Resistance Welding (Stud Welding)

Welding butts and fillets to a high standard

Main process FCAW / MAG using ceramic tiles

Self-verification on all welds

Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control

Your Skills and requirements:

Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)

Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge

Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment

Flux core arc welding experience

Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations

Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm range

Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness

Background in major construction / manufacturing environment

Welding with MCAW consumables

Welding aluminium with MIG process

Welding with automated equipment

Benefits:

- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project

- Opportunities to go permanent

- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come

Candidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request. interested applicants which are pass the screening stage with the hiring manager will need to attend a trade test (usually 2 days). Candidates will be offered the position based on the trade test

Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)

If interested, please get in touch: (url removed) with your updated CV & apprenticeship papers.

Ad ID: 5418121600

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