Welder

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Are you a skilled Welder looking for your next opportunity on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes?

At BBK, we are always interested in hearing from experienced and qualified Welders who would like to be considered for future opportunities across our projects at Sellafield in Cumbria. By joining our talent pool, you'll be among the first to hear about upcoming roles supporting the delivery of complex engineering and construction works within a highly regulated environment.

What you'll be doing

Our Welders play a vital role in the fabrication, repair and modification of metal components and structures, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Typical Responsibilities May Include

• MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Cored welding activities
• Interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Producing high-quality welds in line with project requirements
• Supporting inspection and testing activities
• Maintaining welding equipment and tools
• Working collaboratively with fabrication and project teams
• Adhering to strict safety, quality and compliance standards

Who we're looking for

We're Keen To Hear From Candidates Who Have

• A recognised apprenticeship in Welding or a related engineering discipline
• Level 2 or Level 3 Welding qualifications (or equivalent)
• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding qualifications
• Experience within industrial, engineering, construction, nuclear or heavy manufacturing environments
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
• The ability to work from technical drawings and specifications

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected].