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Welder

Job details
Posting date: 09 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5BZ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Escape Recruitment Services
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CR101708_1770644480

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Summary

Welder | Heavy Engineering | Livingston | Permanent | £39,989 (inc SA)

We are recruiting a time-served Welder to join a well-established heavy manufacturing site in Livingston.

This is a hands-on, site-based role, focused on welding and fabrication repairs to large industrial plant and equipment. It will suit someone from a heavy engineering, maintenance or production environment who is comfortable working under pressure.

The role

  • Sub Arc welding repairs on large plant and tooling
  • Fabrication and repair work from drawings
  • Working with materials including mild steel, stainless, Inconel and high carbon steels
  • Burning and lancing as required
  • Pre-heating using torches or furnaces

What they are looking for

  • Time-served Welder
  • Proven Sub Arc welding experience
  • Strong fabrication and repair background
  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Able to read and work from engineering drawings

This is a stable, long-term role within a busy manufacturing site with consistent work and clear pay progression.

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