Welder

Recruit4staff; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Welder for a long-term temporary role in Hebburn, UK. Responsibilities include welding heavy gauge steel components using Flux Core and MIG techniques, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in the marine or industrial sectors and be accustomed to reading complex blueprints. Competitive pay rates offered depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in heavy gauge steel welding.
• Experience in Marine, Nuclear, Steel Fabrication, Off-shore, Petrochemical or Construction industries.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Welding heavy gauge steel components using Flux Core and MIG techniques.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and assembling structures.
• Operating tools and machinery while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Heavy gauge steel welding

Marine industry

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Fabrication or Welding

Job description

Overview

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering business in their search for a Welder to work in Hebburn.

Job Details

• Pay: £18.55 per hour (Overtime paid at £27.83 in the week, and £37.10 on Sundays)
• Hours of Work: Core hours 37 hours per week, Day shift & night shifts available.
• The current project is 57 hours per week, 37 hours at basic rate & everything else at enhanced overtime rates. (Current earning potential is circa £1250 per week)
• Day Shift: 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday.
• Night Shift: 7pm - 7am Monday to Friday.
• Weekend work available.
• Duration: Temporary (Long-term temporary role)

Job Role: As a Welder, you will be responsible for welding heavy gauge steel components using Flux Core and MIG welding techniques. The role includes interpreting engineering drawings, assembling structures using welding, bolts, or rivets, and performing vertical and overhead welds (butt and fillet). You\'ll also operate tools and machinery, ensuring high standards are met throughout.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Proven expertise in heavy gauge steel welding
• Experienced in the Marine, Nuclear, Steel Fabrication, Off-shore, Petrochemical or Construction industries
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Fabrication or Welding
• Experience of Flux Core welding
• Previously coded in FCAW, MMA, or MIG welding
• Experience in marine/ship repair & shipbuilding sector

Additional Information

• All candidates must complete BPSS checks or show willingness to undergo the clearance process, and also gain SC clearance

Commutable From: Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields, Durham, Leadgate, Hebburn, Cramlington

Similar Job Titles: Coded Welder, FCAW Welder, Welder, Welder Fabricator

For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-24069