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Coded Welder

Posted 12 days ago

  • Wick, Caithness
  • Contract
  • £28 to £32 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 16 days
  • Location: Northern Scotland & Glasgow
  • Role: Coded Welder
  • Contract: 4 Months min.
  • CIS/LTD (outside IR35) + accommodation


Role Overview:
  • Our client is seeking a highly skilled substation welder to assist on a project aimed at enhancing the stability of the National Grid infrastructure.
  • The Welder will be responsible for welding and fabricating aluminium components for the substation enclosure, as well as performing exothermic welding for earthing connections.
  • This role requires proficiency in both MIG welding for aluminium and aluminothermic (exothermic) welding techniques for grounding and earthing.
  • The Welder will work closely with other construction and engineering team members to ensure the successful installation of the synchronous condensers, as well as disconnectors, switchgears, transformers, busbars.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform MIG welding on aluminium components for the substation enclosure.
  • Conduct aluminothermic welding for earthing and grounding connections.
  • Ensure all welding work meets industry standards and project specifications.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Valid welding certificate for aluminium welding (MIG).
  • Certifications or qualifications in aluminothermic welding techniques for earthing connections.
  • Proven experience in both aluminium and exothermic welding, particularly in a construction or industrial setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in welding for electrical substations or similar infrastructure projects.
  • Additional safety certifications.
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