Welder (Late Shift)

Spirax Group

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Spirax Group is seeking a skilled Welder to join its manufacturing team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The role involves carrying out TIG, MIG and MMA welding to support production of high-quality pipework and pressure vessel assemblies. The welder works from engineering drawings, welding procedures and standard operating procedures, helping ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to high quality standards. The position is on the late shift, Monday to Thursday, from 14:00 to 23:30. It includes welding carbon and stainless steel, fabrication and cutting activities, operation of workshop equipment, and use of overhead cranes to move materials and completed fabrications. The role also requires compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, collaboration across production and support teams, and contribution to continuous improvement. The Steam Thermal Solutions business is part of Spirax Group, a multinational industrial engineering group. The company describes its purpose as creating sustainable value for stakeholders while engineering a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. It offers an inclusive working environment and encourages colleagues to contribute across teams and communities.

Requirements

Proven experience welding using MIG, TIG and MMA processes on carbon and stainless steel.
Experience of plasma cutting and general fabrication activities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience welding pipework and pressure vessels.
Welding and fabrication apprenticeship or equivalent training.
ASME IX coding certification.
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Carry out TIG, MIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless steel pipework and pressure vessels.
Work from engineering drawings, weld procedures and standard operating procedures.
Maintain high welding and fabrication quality standards.
Complete marking out, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, grinding and drilling activities as required.
Follow daily production plans and achieve agreed productivity targets.
Operate workshop equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
Use overhead cranes to move materials and completed fabrications.
Comply with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational excellence.
Work collaboratively across production and support teams to meet customer demand.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
Flexible working.
27 days holiday allowance, before bank holidays.
Three days’ paid volunteering leave.
Comprehensive private healthcare.
Enhanced pension plan.
Life assurance.
Optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan.
Free onsite parking.
Flexible benefits.
Access to a personal discounts portal.
Gender-neutral parental leave.
15 days of extra paid caregiver leave.
Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse.
Menopause-friendly workplace principles and additional support through the Group Inclusion Plan.