Permanent role from day one
Hartlepool location
Welding Engineer (IWE/EWE) level up to £70K OR Welding Technologist (IWT) level circa £60K with facilitation of completion of Diploma Qualification
Working hours 8am-4pm – 40hr week
Defined contribution company pension scheme
35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Life Assurance
A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Family friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
THE BUSINESS
Our client is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of steel pipes for the energy and construction sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at beginning of a huge investment programme that will transform the future outlook for the site and business.
The successful applicant will join a forward-looking business, committed to making a positive contribution to the energy transition, working on behalf of the major energy companies across the globe to deliver the most demanding of projects in a work environment where safety, collaboration and the continuous development of people is at the heart of everything they do.
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Welding Engineer to oversee and optimise welding processes for line pipe manufacturing projects. This role is critical in ensuring weld quality, performance efficiency, and timely delivery aligned with business KPIs.
The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in welding processes including mechanised SAW, MAG/GMAW, and MMA/SMAW, ideally within a high-volume heavy manufacturing or fabrication environment.
THE ROLE
Continuously monitor, develop and improve welding procedures to ensure quality, integrity, and compliance with standards
Conduct R&D activities to enhance weld properties and expand SAW mill capabilities
Identify and implement new welding technologies, materials, and techniques
Provide technical welding support across projects
Ensure welding operations meet takt time and KPI targets
Monitor, analyse, and improve welding productivity and efficiency
Support on-time, in-full project delivery
Manage welding procedures and welder qualification portfolios
Ability to Inspect welds, ensuring compliance with design specifications and standards
Authorise and manage welding-related documentation and procedures
Work closely with engineering, production, QA/QC teams, suppliers, and clients
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to production teams
Support training and development of the welding team
Manage consumables procurement and supplier relationships
Prepare and present technical reports and performance data
THE PERSON
IWE/EWE (International/European Welding Engineer Diploma) – IIW/EWF certified (or near completion)
Degree in Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
Professional registration (e.g. CEng or IEng) is desirable
Proven experience as a Welding Engineer in heavy manufacturing or fabrication
Strong knowledge of welding processes, particularly SAW, GMAW/MAG, and SMAW/MMA
Solid understanding of welding safety standards and procedures
Experience in weld inspection and quality assurance
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot welding issues
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
High attention to detail, particularly in documentation and compliance
Knowledge of metallurgy and material selection
Ability to interpret technical standards and specifications
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year