Port Welder

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Port Welder to join their team in the Tyne & Wear area. This permanent role involves delivering high-quality MIG & Stick welding services for port infrastructure. You will perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and collaborate with various departments. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Welding/Fabrication and be time served in welding techniques. A valid driving license is also required. A competitive salary of £33,699 - £36,363 per annum is offered, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days leave increasing to 31 with service

Sick pay

Employee wellbeing support

Corporate gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Time served welder with experience in MIG & Stick welding techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial, maritime, and port environments is a plus.
• Valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality welding services to port infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy steel equipment.
• Collaborate with internal departments for efficient maintenance activities.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Metal fabrication

Ability to work outdoors

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Welding / Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• Day Shift Only (37-hour week)
• £17.51 per hour - £18.89 per hour or Salary is £33,699 - £36,363 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday 8am – 4 : 30pm & Friday 8am – 11am (30 mins lunch plus 2 x 15 min breaks)
• 26 days leaves increasing to 31 with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Sick pay available increasing with length of service
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
• Three days paid leave per year to do voluntary work
• Employee wellbeing support for mental and physical health
• Car lease scheme
• Corporate gym membership and access to Civil Service Sports Council offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted public travel pass
• Discounts on local threate and sports events
• Stand‑by allowance if decide to form part of the call out rota – rarely called out but minimum of 4 hours pay if so

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Port Welder to work within the Port in the Tyne & Wear area on a permanent basis.

We are seeking to recruit a Time Served Welder who can MIG & Stick Weld

THE ROLE

Supply the Port and internal customers with a high‑quality efficient welding service in the form of delivering MIG & Stick welding

Perform welding and fabrication tasks in support of port infrastructure, equipment maintenance and marine operations. Ensure the structural integrity and operational readiness of port assets, including cranes, cargo handling equipment, vessels, and dockside facilities.

Welding heavy steel equipment – dock gates, plant & machinery, marine & dockside operational assets, hand rails, etc

Carry out welding, cutting and burning, fabrication and assembly of metal components to various items of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipment.

Establish excellent working relationships and collaborate with internal departments and third‑party suppliers of materials and services to ensure efficient planned maintenance activities and emergency repairs including out of hours.

Deal with deadlines, interruptions, and conflicting demands, ensuring that all work and documentation are completed within appropriate timeframes.

Install, repair, or replace new, damaged, or defective parts or sections of Port infrastructure, machinery, and equipment. Take corrective action to resolve any identified faults / issues. Appropriately escalate matters to management when required.

Inspect welds for quality and compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Assist colleagues to carry out scheduled services and repairs to plant equipment and infrastructure.

Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.

Operate a variety of industry standard welding equipment safely and efficiently.

Adhere to port safety protocols, including confined space entry, working at heights, and hot work procedures.

Undertake work independently. Willing to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.

Ensure work is carried out accurately and in an organized and effective way.

THE PERSON

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in Welding / Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering.
• Time served
• Able to work outdoors in all the elements
• Certified in MIG and Stick welding techniques.
• Ideally experience working within industrial, maritime, and / or port environments.
• Driving license

THE PACKAGE

This is a permanent role and pays an annual salary of between £33,699 - £36, 363 depending on experience

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group