Skilled Welder/Fabricator/Plater

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

At Zeeco, we foster a dynamic work environment driven by a strong culture and supportive leadership that promotes growth and encourages new ideas. Our commitment to technical excellence and client-focused solutions ensures every decision is geared towards providing personalized service and addressing complex challenges. We also prioritize our community, the environment, and each other, creating a team environment where excellence is not just a goal, but a way of life. Join us and contribute to our mission of driving sustainable performance across the globe.

We are looking for an experienced Class 1 Welder/Fabricator/Plater that will be responsible for performing a variety of fabricating and welding activities to support the manufacturing facility using Carbon, Stainless Steels & High Nickel Alloys. We will require you to have a strong understanding of processes and materials to fulfil delivery of Flare Tips, Power Burner, Process Burners, Skids and Pressure Vessel fabrications. Your ability to interpret engineering drawings to determine materials and cutting lists as well as planning task sequences will be crucial. Key to this role will be your ability to determine priorities to ensure continuous workflow between disciplines ultimately achieving target dates and on time delivery.

Key responsibilities:
• Fabricating and welding parts from engineering drawings and ensuring high-quality standards are met.
• Interpreting Isometric and engineering draw to fabricate parts.
• Understand both imperial and metric dimensions.
• Prepare parts for welding, including sawing, drilling, grinding, pipe bending, and threading.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment while adhering to health and safety standards and regulations
• Perform or prepare for Class 1 / ISO 3834 welding activities, including understanding and interpreting Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Weld joints (fillet, lap, corner, and butt, open and double-sided) in compliance with ASME IX and ISO 15614 standards.

Skills and experience required::
• Class 1 Welding -proven experience in fabricating within sectors such as Oil & Gas, Pipefitting, Pressure Vessel, or similar environments is advantageous.
• X-Ray experience.
• Strong capability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings.
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science (Grades A-C) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members and management.
• Reliable team player with a solid track record of punctuality and excellent attendance.
• Highly organized, efficient, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Assertive with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Meticulous and conscientious, focused on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Valid UK Driving License required, and Forklift license is advantageous.

Other useful information:
• This position is based on site at our Oakham Manufacturing facility (PE9 4AQ)
• Working hours 7:30am - 4pm (Monday to Thursday), 7:30am - 1pm (Friday).

At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:

• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world‑class engineering teams.
• A supportive, safety‑driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.