Company
Wright Engineering
Location
London
Job type
Contractor
Salary
£27.91 an hour
Posted
17 days ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job description
WELDERS NEEDED - WELD TESTING AVAILABLE ASAP
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Cumbria
£27.91 plus accommodation allowance (PAYE)
Must Have
Flux Core (15mm plate)
TIG fillet & butt
Experience with stainless steel & using ceramic backing tiles
If you have the relevant certs, are available immediately and have the right experience for this role then apply now
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Cumbria
£27.91 plus accommodation allowance (PAYE)
Must Have
Flux Core (15mm plate)
TIG fillet & butt
Experience with stainless steel & using ceramic backing tiles
If you have the relevant certs, are available immediately and have the right experience for this role then apply now
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