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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Welder

Salary Range
£63,920 - £75,874
£5,327 - £6,323 / mo

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Location Base
Aberdeen, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Overview / Responsibilities: Wood are looking for a Welder to join the IRS Fabriciation Facility based in Tullos in Aberdeen. This role has come about due to increased scopes coming through the facility. Due to the nature of the work coming through the ideal candidate will have experience in duplex and super duplex utilising GTAW process.
Role specific responsibilities:
  • Perform all required discipline tasks safely, consistently and in accordance with project requirements, standards, procedures and specifications.
  • Take responsibility for the work site and safe execution of construction activities, as delegated by the line supervisor.
  • Participate and carry out tool box talks as required. Tool box talks are to be interactive between the deliverer and all recipients, covering the current scope of work, corresponding permits and control of work documents.
  • Responsible for stopping the job and seeking advice from the appropriate person should they have any concerns with a task they are conducting.
  • Responsible for reporting any accidents and incidents immediately to the Line Supervisor.
  • Awareness of physical condition of plant and equipment to ensure technical integrity is maintained.
  • Awareness of personal safety, that of others and risks associated with the scope.
  • Able to understand relevant Construction drawings.
  • Have a good technical knowledge of discipline.
  • Complete all work scopes as communicated by the Line Supervisor in accordance with applicable work pack / job card instructions, associated procedures and drawings.
  • Support team performance and development by sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • Report any defect / inspection reports to Line Supervisors in a clear and concise manner.
  • Report any changes in scope of work to Line Supervisor so a safe re-assessment of the work scope can be completed.
  • Support overall delivery of company goals and schedule.

Fab Shop Specific responisbilities:
  • Provide support to other trades / disciplines where required and form part of an integrated multi-discipline team.
  • Proactively seek additional tasks where time permits.
  • Show an enthusiasm to develop core skills.
  • Demonstrate professional and positive attitudes / behaviours.
  • Execute assigned personal objectives and tasks.
  • Contribute to positive team working attitude.
  • Participate in company and local safety initiatives.

Skills / Qualifications: You will be required to be a time served Welder and be able to produce either Apprenticeship and/OR Vocational Qualification to prove this. You will also be required to pass Weld Tests associated with the materials that will be in use. Company Overview: Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder roles across Wood Plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63,920 - £75,874 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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