A&P NORTH EAST - Welders

We’ve been building the foundations of our team for the future and are now in a strong position to hire more Welders. You’ll work as part of our skilled team ensuring that we deliver product to the highest possible standard for our customers.

Are you ready to be part of our future within Fabrication here at A&P Tyne?

It’s a great opportunity for someone who has been in a similar role and is looking for a fresh challenge to join a team with a pipeline of work to keep them busy for years ahead.

So what will you do?

Interpret fabrication drawings, weld procedure documentation and weld inspection procedures
Check that the drawing details on the weld procedures and preparations match and are right for the job
Check that your welding equipment has a current validation certificate and meets requirements
Use, store and protect the right consumables to specification (WPS)
Perform any weld tests needed
Carry out welding operations
Dess your welds to meet standards
Work closely with inspectors
Keep up to date with courses to maintain your competency
Support training apprentices and new colleagues

And what are we looking for?

Completion of a recognised training programme, such as time served apprenticeship plus certification summarised below.

Qualification standard – BS EN ISO 9606
Material – Carbon steel (S355 and above)
Consumable – FM1 or FM2
Gas – M26
Coverage required –
FCAW (136) – Butt welds - >3mm (12mm test plate minimum required). Two positions required, vertical (PF) and overhead (PE/PA) to give full positional coverage
FCAW (136) – Fillet weld – Qualified via supplementary fillet weld test carried out alongside the above butt weld. PB (downhand) position. Single run fillet test required if done as supplementary test

Why join us?

Exciting projects providing opportunities for growth and advancement, we have a healthy long rage pipeline of projects with customers
A supportive and collaborative work environment
The chance to make a real impact on the future of the business, were investing in the future of the business, the biggest part of which is our colleagues and we are investing in our facilities
Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4% pension contribution, company health shield and death in service benefit