MIG Welder

Randstad Inhouse Services; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Shotton Colliery is seeking a Welder for a challenging role in a quality-driven manufacturing environment. Candidates should be experienced in MIG and MMA welding and possess NVQ Level 3 certification. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay rates, and potential permanent placement. Applicants must also pass a skills test and comply with PPE requirements.

Benefits

Free on-site parking/bike-sheds

Paid holiday

Monthly performance bonus

Full induction and ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Work on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Follow standard work procedures.
• Maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Experience with build/welding fixtures

Ability to work under own initiative

Accustomed to modern practices

Manual lifting capability

Safety awareness

MIG welding experience

Relevant NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Role: Welder. Rate: Up to £37.60 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses.

You will be placed on an assignment into Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment. The facility is easily accessible via bus, car and train and is located just off the A19. The nearest bus stop is outside the facility and the nearest train station is in Horden, a 9 minute drive away, with routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham.

Benefits

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public holidays)
• 1 additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
• Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus
• Regular performance review schemes
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Pay Rate and Working Hours

• 36.5 hours per week
• £18.80 per hour day shift
• £22.56 per hour afternoon shift
• £25.38 per hour night shift
• £28.20 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• £37.60 per hour overtime Sundays

Shifts

• Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
• Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
• Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you

• Experienced with working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
• Accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure
• Carry out some manual lifting
• Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
• Previous experience of MIG, MMA
• Relevant NVQ Level 3

Application process

Applicants will need to pass a skills test. This is an ongoing, long term temporary role.

Please note that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This includes ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Previous applicants are welcome to reapply. Due to the volume of applications, if you haven\'t heard back within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.