Welder | UEC ME | Immingham

Welder – Fixed Term Contract

Company: UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd
Position: Welder (Grade 5)
Location/Site: Immingham
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Start Date: Mid-October 2026
Expected End Date: May 2027
Hours: 38 basic hours per week, 44 scheduled hours per week
Pay: In accordance with the NAECI Agreement

About the Role

UEC Mechanical Engineering Ltd is currently recruiting for experienced Welders to join our team on a fixed-term contract, supporting ongoing project and operational requirements.

We are looking for skilled and reliable individuals with experience in pressure part welding, preferably within a pressure equipment or manufacturing environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for producing high-quality welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out welding activities to the required project specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Welding Foreman to ensure welding tasks are completed efficiently and within allocated timescales.
• Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and comply with all relevant quality requirements.
• Inspect and check completed welds to identify and rectify defects, ensuring a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Select and use the correct welding consumables, minimising waste and maintaining efficiency.
• Operate and adapt to different welding equipment and techniques as required.
• Identify and promptly report any issues with welding equipment, materials or consumables to the Welding Foreman.
• Undertake Welding Procedure Tests and Welder Approval Tests when required.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment, adhering to all company health and safety procedures.
• Participate in relevant training and development activities to maintain and improve welding skills.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Welder within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality welds in accordance with approved welding procedures.
• Good understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding quality requirements.
• Ability to identify welding defects and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Desirable:

• Time-served apprenticeship in welding or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in pressure part welding activities.
• Previous experience working within a pressure equipment or manufacturing environment.
• ASME Section IX or BS EN 287 welding performance qualifications.
• Experience undertaking welding approval or procedure tests.

Contract Details

• Fixed-term contract, expected to run until May 2027.
• Full-time position.
• 38 contracted basic hours per week, with 44 scheduled working hours.
• Hourly pay in accordance with the applicable NAECI Agreement and Grade G5.
• Expected start date: Mid-October 2026.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Welder looking for your next opportunity within the engineering industry, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV, including details of your relevant welding experience and current welding qualifications.