Welder

Laing O'Rourke group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company is seeking a skilled Welder to join their manufacturing team in Northwich. The role involves MIG/MAG welding of steel components for modular buildings while adhering to high quality and compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and proven experience in structural welding. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive environment that emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Training and requalification support

Long-term secure employment

Access to development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working to BS EN 1090 standards.
• Proven experience welding structural steel components.
• Familiarity with modular/offsite construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG/MAG welding to BS EN ISO 9606 standards.
• Fabricate steel structures and components for modular buildings.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Structural steel welding

Fabrication interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication and Welding

BS EN ISO 9606-1 qualification for MIG/MAG welding

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join our manufacturing team producing modular buildings. You will work as part of a BS EN 1090 Execution Class 3 (EXC. 3) qualified team, delivering high-quality welded fabrications that meet structural and compliance standards. The role involves MIG/MAG welding of mild steel structural components, as well as working from detailed drawings and following strict quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG/MAG welding to BS EN ISO 9606 standards, under an EXC. 3 welding regime.
• Fabricate steel structures and components for modular buildings, including base frames, support structures, and connection details.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications).
• Complete welds to dimensional and quality requirements, using jigs or freehand where applicable.
• Work safely and collaboratively within a small welding team, ensuring compliance with BS EN 1090 requirements.
• Carry out self-inspections and support visual inspection and testing processes (VT, NDT if applicable).
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ongoing skills development.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment in accordance with factory and welding shop rules.
• Report defects, material shortages, or issues affecting delivery to the Supervisor promptly.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication and Welding (or equivalent).
• Valid BS EN ISO 9606-1 qualification for MIG/MAG welding (multi-positional preferred).
• Experience working to BS EN 1090 standards (preferably EXC. 2 or EXC. 3).
• Proven experience welding structural steel components.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with modular/offsite construction methods.
• Experience operating overhead cranes or forklifts (training can be provided).
• Understanding of welding QA documentation (WPS, WPQR, weld maps).
• Basic mechanical assembly or fitting skills.

What We Offer

• A structured and supportive welding team with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Training and requalification support for BS EN ISO 9606 and other welding codes.
• Long-term, secure employment in a growing area of construction manufacturing.
• Access to development programmes and opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects.
• PPE and tools provided.

Additional Information

This role requires physical fitness, manual dexterity, and the ability to wear all necessary PPE including RPE where required. Occasional overtime or shift work may be necessary depending on workload.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

Disability Confident Scheme

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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