Welding & fabrication
Coded welders, pipefitters and platers are the hardest roles to fill in the Cumbrian cluster. Submarine build at Barrow and plant replacement at Sellafield both run continuous fabrication programmes, with premium rates for coded and orbital work under nuclear quality regimes.
2 live vacancies matching this search
JAM Recruitment Ltd · Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
£58,240 – £79,040
Pipe Fabricator with JAM Recruitment Ltd in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria. Listed under Advanced Manufacturing. Advertised salary £58,240 – £79,040. Apply via the employer's own advert.
BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness
Structural Welder with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Listed under Advanced Manufacturing. Apply via the employer's own advert.
Most vacancies ask for current coding to BS EN ISO 9606 in the relevant process and position, plus evidence of work under a nuclear or pressure quality regime. Orbital and stainless experience commands the highest rates.
Both. Submarine build and plant projects run large contract populations through agencies on day rates, while the tier-one employers also recruit permanent welders with pension, shift allowance and training packages.
Yes — BPSS as a minimum for yard access, and SC for many build areas. Employers sponsor it after offer.
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