FCAW Welder

Ref: FIF-FCAW-007 FCAW Welder Location: Fife / Central Scotland Employment type: Long term PAYE opportunity Industry: Shipbuilding, fabrication and heavy engineering Pay £24.88 per hour PAYE £37.32 per hour overtime after 40 hours per week £33.09 per hour nights £400 weekly travel and lodge allowance Estimated gross weekly earnings 45 hours days: £1,581.80 per week 67 hours days: £2,402.84 per week 45 hours nights: £1,910.22 per week 67 hours nights: £2,731.26 per week We are looking to speak with experienced FCAW Welders for upcoming long term fabrication and marine engineering work in Fife. This opportunity would suit welders with experience in shipbuilding, fabrication, structural steel, heavy engineering, defence or major manufacturing environments. Fife has a strong marine and fabrication labour market, with long term shipbuilding activity in the wider area, including the Rosyth Type 31 Frigate Programme led by Babcock. The work is expected to suit candidates who are used to working in structured engineering environments with high standards around safety, quality and productivity. Key duties * FCAW welding on fabrication and heavy engineering work * Welding plate, structural steel and fabricated assemblies * Reading and working from engineering drawings and weld procedures * Preparing materials and checking work before welding * Producing consistent welds to required project standards * Working closely with platers, fabricators and production teams * Following site safety, quality and housekeeping procedures Experience required * Strong FCAW / flux core welding background * Experience in shipbuilding, fabrication, marine, defence, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments * Ability to read drawings and follow weld procedures * Comfortable working to production and quality targets * Previous coded welding experience would be beneficial * Ability to pass a weld test if required This is a long term PAYE opportunity with further details available once suitability has been confirmed. To apply, please send your CV and a brief note outlining your FCAW experience, current location and availability