Welder
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Northwich
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Salary
£36,000 - £48,000 /year
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Career level
Experienced Tradesperson
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Qualification
Relevant NVQ / CPCS / CSCS certification & industry tickets
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Experience
3 – 5 Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Welder to join their project team in Northwich delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
We are looking for a skilled, motivated and safety-focused Structural Welder/Fabricator to join our production team making modular buildings and related structural products.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8525
- Project / Base Location: Unit 1 Wincham Point, Northwich, CW9 6DE, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 3 – 5 Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £36,000 – £48,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Perform high-integrity manual and semi-automatic welding (MIG, MAG, TIG, MMA) on structural steel, rebar cages, and modular assemblies.
- Interpret complex structural engineering drawings, fabrication blueprints, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
- Prepare materials, joint bevels, and pre-heat steel components according to strict quality standards.
- Conduct visual weld inspections and ensure joints comply with non-destructive testing (NDT / MPI / UT) requirements.
- Maintain workshop and site welding equipment, fume extraction systems, and follow all workshop HSE procedures.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding, or similar practical experience.
- Current BS EN ISO 9606-1 MIG/MAG qualification, or sufficient experience and ability to pass the qualification test when you start.
- Experience working to BS EN 1090 standards.
- Proven experience welding structural steel components.
- Able to read and interpret technical and making drawings.
- Good knowledge of welding safety requirements and quality standards.
- Experience using making hand tools and workshop equipment.
- Experience in modular construction, offsite production or portable building settings.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.