Cities
Welder
Company
Morson Group
Location
Glasgow
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£20.80–£53.03 an hour
Posted
22 days ago
Via
via Morson Talent
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Job Description
Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Govan/Scotstoun. We are currently taking on applications for anyone interested. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industrySalary:Local contractorsStandard: PAYE: 20.80 (plus holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £27.84Nightshift/ Weekend: PAYE: £27.66 (plus holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £36.92Travelling contractors (39+ miles from site)Standard: PAYE: £28.80 (plus holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £38.70Nightshift/ Weekend: PAYE: £47.78 (plus holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £47.78Job Description:Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & KAT) & Resistance Welding (Stud Welding)Welding butts and fillets to a high standardMain process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tilesSelf-verification on all weldsAdhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume controlYour Skills and requirements:Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)Ceramic Tile Welding KnowledgeKnowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipmentFlux core arc welding experienceDeposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinationsMaterials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm rangeClear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awarenessBackground in major construction / manufacturing environmentWelding with MCAW consumablesWelding aluminium with MIG processWelding with automated equipmentBenefits:- Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project- Opportunities to go permanent- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to comeCandidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request.Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)
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