Pipe Welder

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pipe Welders based at our Dalton Thirsk site.

Competitive rate, temporary Contract approx. 10 months, payrolled through recruitment agency inside IR35.

We’re looking for both day and nightshift –

Shift Days: Monday-Thursday 06:30-18:00 (30mins paid break, 30mins unpaid break) Shift Nights: Monday-Thursday 19:10-06:40 (30mins paid break, 30mins unpaid break)

Interviews and weld tests will be held week commencing 19th May, further details will be provided if you application is selected.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pipe Welder to join our team. This is a key role for a welder with a strong background in the offshore market and a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality standards.

• Perform high-precision pipe welding in 6G positions on carbon and alloy steels
• Work from detailed Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and engineering drawings with absolute accuracy
• Apply your skills using MAG (Process 135 – solid wire) and FCAW (Process 136 – flux-cored arc) for structural and pressure welds
• Use a full range of pipefitting tools (grinders, gougers, etc.) to achieve a high-quality finish
• Deliver consistent, high-integrity welds that meet or exceed industry and client standards
• Complete single and multi-run fillet welds and full-penetration butt welds to a flawless finish
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications, standards and procedures.
• Participate in inspections and maintain accurate records, including weld traceability using operator ID codes
• Carry out any required repairs or modifications while maintaining a focus on weld quality and reliability

Key Skills & experience

• Solid experience in offshore pipe welding, ideally in oil & gas or marine environments
• Certification in 6G positional welding, backed by a portfolio of first-class work
• Demonstrated proficiency in Process 135, 136, and FCAW
• Strong knowledge of fabrication drawings, isometrics, and weld symbols
• Deep understanding and adherence to high quality assurance standards, including, ISO 9606, or similar codes
• Ability to pass rigorous trade tests

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience in heavy fabrication or large-scale offshore projects
• Strong QA/QC awareness, with the ability to self-check welds before inspection

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including: