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Structural Welders

CV-Library Richmond, North Yorkshire Posted 28 Sep 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent
£16.85 - £20.22/hour

Job Description & Overview

Structural Steel Welders - Days & Back Shift | Overtime | Excellent Benefits

ES Recruit is recruiting experienced Structural Steel Welders to join a well-established structural steel fabrication business based in North Yorkshire.

We have opportunities available across days and back shift, with regular overtime available and enhanced rates.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced MIG / MAG Welders looking for secure, long-term work within a busy heavy structural steel environment.

Day Shift

Basic - £16.85 per hour

Back Shift

Basic - £20.22 per hour

Includes 20% shift uplift

Shift Patterns

Day Shift

Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:30pm

40-hour standard working week with overtime available.

Back Shift

Monday - Thursday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Friday: 2:30pm - 8:30pm

40-hour standard working week with a 20% shift uplift plus overtime opportunities.

The Work

You'll be welding heavy structural steel plate and sections up to 100mm thick within a busy production environment.

Your work will include:

Structural steel welding of heavy plate and sections

MAG 135 manual welding

Single and multi-run fillet welds

Butt welds

Predominantly down-hand welding

Working accurately to engineering specifications

Visual inspection of completed welds

Safe use of grinders and associated equipment

Working around overhead cranes and heavy steel components

What We're Looking For

Structural steel welding experience is essential.

You'll ideally have:

Proven experience as a Structural Steel Welder

Strong MAG 135 welding experience

Experience with heavy structural plate and sections

Experience producing single and multi-run fillet and butt welds

Understanding of welding codes and standards

Experience working around overhead cranes and appropriate slinging techniquesTime-served Welders and candidates holding City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent welding qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.

Excellent Benefits Package

Alongside competitive pay and overtime, you'll receive:

26 days' annual holiday

8 bank holidays

Additional day's holiday at 3, 6 and 9 years' service

Factory shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Gym membership after successful completion of probation

£1,000 New Employee Introduction Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular overtime opportunities

Long-term, stable employment

Interested

If you're an experienced Structural Steel Welder with MAG welding experience and you're looking for a long-term opportunity in North Yorkshire, we want to hear from you.

Click Apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 28 Sep 2026
  • Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Engineering
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