Senior 6G Welder
Rubicon Recruitment
Blandford Forum · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Category
Engineering
Day 1: You step onto the shop floor as the senior coded welder, straight into pipework and pressure systems that need your precision.
Day 30: You're leading welding activities across live projects, and your input on Welding Procedure Specifications is already shaping how the team works.
Day 90: You're recognised as the go-to technical expert, mentoring junior welders and driving improvements across the department.
As a Senior 6G Welder, you will benefit from:
Genuine autonomy to manage your own workload and technical decisions
Structured career progression into a senior technical or supervisory path
Supportive management that backs high standards and precision work
The chance to shape Welding Procedure Specifications and quality processes, not just follow them
As a Senior 6G Welder, your responsibilities will include:
Perform high-quality 6G coded welding on carbon steel and stainless steel using TIG and MMA processes
Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details, and welding symbols to a precise standard
Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications and support Welder Qualification Tests
Conduct visual inspections and identify or rectify welding defects to strict quality standards
Mentor and coach junior welders and apprentices to build wider team capability
Complete quality, inspection, and production documentation accurately
As a Senior 6G Welder, your experience will include:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a coded welding environment
A valid 6G Welding Certification and NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding or equivalent
Extensive pipe welding experience in industrial or process engineering environments
Proven ability to work from engineering drawings and fabrication packages
Experience working to stringent quality standards and supporting weld testing processes
This is a role where your technical standards set the benchmark for the team around you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.
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