Coded Welder

Job Role: Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1 Location: Sizewell Duration: Long - term (2 years +) Pay rate: £24.14 per hour Our client Sizewell is looking for Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1, who will be performing high…

Pay rate £24.14/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 August 2026

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Job Role: Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1

Location: Sizewell

Duration: Long - term (2 years +)

Pay rate: £24.14 per hour

Our client Sizewell is looking for Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1, who will be performing high quality welding and fabrication work in accordance with engineering drawings, safety standards, and operational targets. This role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the capability to work independently or as part of a team.

Duties

Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols
Setting up and operating welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, etc.)
Preparing materials through cutting, grinding, and fitting
Executing welds to meet engineering, safety, and quality standards
Inspecting finished products for defects (visual inspection, measurements, NDT if applicable)
Collaborating with fabricators, engineers, and supervisorsSkills

Proficiency in one or more welding processes: MIG / MAG and TIG, Manual Metal Arc (Stick), Flux cored, Spot welding.
Ability to work with various materials: Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium
Knowledge of Fabrication techniques: Thermal cutting (oxy fuel, plasma), Weld distortion control, Measuring and marking out
Executing welds to meet engineering, safety, and quality standards
Inspecting finished products for defects (visual inspection, measurements, NDT if applicable)Qualifications

Proven experience as a welder in various settings
City & Guilds 3268 / 3269 (UK), NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Welding/Fabrication, AWS Certified Welder
CSCS/CPCS card (for construction sites) Desirable
Additional certifications (e.g., coded welder qualifications: EN ISO 9606, ASME IX)
Forklift, overhead crane, or manual handling training.Lodge available for suitable candidates.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to apply their specialised skills within a dynamic team environment. If you are interested in our Coded Welder - Craft Worker 1 role, please apply below and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

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