Overview
Infrastructure Products Group
Eastington, Gloucestershire
Full Time | Permanent | Onsite
Job Introduction
At Tarmac, we care about creating safe, sustainable solutions that shape the communities we live and work in. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, Hydro International plays a leading role in water management, protecting people, places and the planet from flooding, pollution and water scarcity.
We are now looking for an experienced Welder to join our Production team at our Eastington site. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our manufacturing operation, supporting the production of high‑quality stainless‑steel products that make a real difference to water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK and beyond.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, accurate and timely fabrication work. Using your welding expertise, you’ll help maintain product quality, operational performance and overall site efficiency, contributing directly to business profitability and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Welder, your responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and welding specifications
- Setting up, preparing and operating TIG welding equipment
- Welding and fabricating stainless steel components to a high standard
- Assembling metal structures and components to exact design requirements
- Inspecting welded joints to ensure quality, strength and compliance
- Identifying welding defects and carrying out repairs or adjustments
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed and materials used
- Setting up, maintaining and reporting faults on welding tools and equipment
- Keeping work areas clean, organised and compliant with health & safety standards
- Following all site HSE procedures and wearing appropriate PPE at all times
- Safely handling gases, tools, materials and hazardous substances
- Working collaboratively with fabricators, engineers and supervisors to meet deadlines
- Actively participating in safety briefings, toolbox talks and risk assessments
- Reporting hazards, near misses or incidents promptly
About You
You’ll ideally bring:
- Proven experience in TIG welding, particularly with stainless steel
- Ability to confidently read and work from engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards
- Awareness of welding codes, quality systems and safe manufacturing practices
- A proactive, team‑focused attitude with good communication skills
- A strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site HSE procedures
Previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment is essential.
What We Offer
- Full training and structured development
- Overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Sick pay
- Lunch allowance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Long‑term career progression within a global organisation
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Clevedon, Avon, England
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/147952/7823
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