Welder - SC Cleared
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Dunfermline
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£64 / hour
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS
TIG welding
MMA welding
FCAW welding
Engineering drawings interpretation
Welding symbols
Quality assurance
Health & safety compliance
Specialist alloys (titanium)
FULL DESCRIPTION
Welder - SC Cleared
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Dunfermline, Fife (Based in Cumbria) | Contract | £37.75 - £64.34 per hour
The Opportunity
Working within a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, you will be responsible for delivering high-integrity welding on complex submarine structures. This role demands a strong commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out welding using TIG, MMA, and FCAW processes
- Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, welding symbols, and specifications
- Prepare, align, and assemble materials using appropriate tools, jigs, and fixtures
- Ensure "Right First Time" quality standards are consistently achieved
- Inspect completed welds and ensure compliance with strict quality and SHE standards
- Work with a range of materials, including specialist alloys such as titanium
- Adhere to Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and report any issues or non-conformance's
Requirements
- Completed time-served Engineering Modern Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of technical drawings and welding procedures
- Relevant health & safety certifications (e.g. SHE induction, COSHH awareness)
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety compliance
Shift Patterns available on both Nights and Days, 3 on 4 off or Weekends.
All rates paid through Umbrella or PAYE.
Contact: Gareth Wadey, Principal Recruitment Consultant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
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