Murphy is recruiting for a Trainee - Assistant Welding Engineer to work with Energy at our Leeds facility supporting the day-to-day fabrication and site welding activities as required.
Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.
We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.
As a Trainee Assistant Welding Engineer, you will support the delivery of day-to-day fabrication activities within the Leeds facility and contribute to site welding operations as required. This role is designed as a development opportunity, providing hands-on experience across fabrication and site operations, alongside structured learning. The company will support your professional growth through the funding of relevant qualifications and training.
A day in the life of a Murphy Trainee Assistant Welding Engineer
- Assist in the management and maintenance of documentation associated with weld procedure specifications, qualifications, records, and welder approvals.
- Review welding specifications at bid stages.
- Assist in the implementation and execution of weld procedures at the Leeds facility and on-site.
- Support the preparation of test house instructions for WPQRs and WQTs, and assist in reviewing test results, developing an understanding of the welding qualification process.
- Assist in the compilation of WPQR and WQT packages, developing an understanding of welding qualification documentation requirements.
- Assist in ensuring company management procedures are followed.
- Support ongoing reviews of welding techniques and procedures, assisting in the identification of potential improvements under guidance.
- Support project welding procedure qualification activities and maintain weld procedure and welder qualification registers.
- Monitor production welding activities and troubleshoot any potential issues.
- Evaluate causes of welding failures and implement corrective actions.
- Attend regular operations and safety meetings as required.
- Support the development and review of Risk Assessments relating to the preparation of specific welding processes/method statements for welding operations.
- Assist in the preparation of fabrication Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) tailored to specific project requirements.
- Support the facility in maintaining compliance with BS EN ISO 3834-2 Certification.
- Develop the ability to understand and assess technical problems, supporting the generation of solutions through the application of process knowledge, experimental trials and process development.
- Support technical discussions and contribute to the identification of potential opportunities and ideas for internal, external, or collaborative development projects.
- Develop planning and organisational skills, assisting with the scoping, launch and delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
- Work closely with engineering and technical support colleagues to help meet customer expectations.
- Communicate effectively through written, verbal and IT-based media to support business development, customer enquiries and project delivery, including exposure to customer-facing interactions.
- Take a hands-on approach to support problem investigation and resolution, developing practical and analytical skills.
Still interested does, this sound like you?
- An interest in developing a career in welding engineering, with a willingness to work towards professional qualifications (e.g. IIW / EWF Welding Technologist or Specialist), supported by the company.
- A relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HND, foundation degree or equivalent) or currently working towards one.
- Preferred: basic knowledge or awareness of welding processes used in pipeline or pipework applications.
- Previous experience in a fabrication or engineering environment is beneficial but not essential.
- An awareness of non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques is advantageous, with opportunities to develop further knowledge in this area.
- A willingness to learn and stay up to date with developments in welding engineering and associated technologies.
What’s in it for you?
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year; holidays increase with length of service.
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy
Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
