Pipe Welder

Job: Pipe Welder Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria), United Kingdom Salary & Shifts: Range of payrates based on shift patterns, full breakdown below Contract length: 12 months (extensions available) Contracted hours: 37 hours (overtime available) Rate card: Available on request Morson are partnered up with a prestigious defence client (leader in the Defence and Security sector) in search for skilled electricians.Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.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.What is expected from me? As a Pipe Welder you will have an important role within the business to stay professional throughout your contract delivering to the highest standard ensuring Safety, Health and Environmental regulations are followed.Job Description As a Pipe Welder you will be working and supporting the build programme operating within a small integrated team of pipe fitters and fitters installing pipe work for the Astute programme.Identifying and obtaining the appropriate equipment and be familiar with consumables to carry out welding activities Setting and adjusting welding parameters, in accordance with the welding procedure and specification Preparing the work area for the welding activities (such as placing welding screens, positioning fume extraction equipment) Checking the condition of and correctly connect welding leads/cables, hoses, shielding gas supply and wire-feed mechanisms Skills and qualifications: Time served pipe welder Experience with MPI, X-ray and U/T examination Experience with welding on radiographed pipe welds Experienced with TIG welding Experience with EB inserts and orbital welding would be desirable Experience working in heavy engineering, nuclear or ship building industry would be desirable Requirements- Qualifications & Compliance: Holds a full Engineering Modern xjdpvnf Apprenticeship, trade papers.- Safety certification i.e.SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, working at height etc- Background in marine, Oil and Gas, major construction / manufacturing environment Benefits- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come- Permanent opportunities with leader in the defence and security sector Next steps- If interested in finding out more information regarding the role, please click apply and one of the team members will be in touch to discuss the role further

Created: 2026-03-13