Welders - Manufacturing

NRL; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly company bonus

Mileage allowance

Tyne Tunnel fees paid

Job summary

NRL in Peterlee is seeking skilled MIG welders to join a structured production environment on a 24-month fixed-term assignment. You will work 36.5 hours per week across rotating day, back, and night shifts, with opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Ideal candidates have MIG welding experience, NVQ Level 3 in Welding, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This long-term role offers competitive PAYE rates and a path to career development within advanced manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding tasks to production standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings as required.
• Conduct quality checks on all welds.
• Maintain welding equipment and report faults.
• Follow health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

MIG welding

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Welding)

Job description

Welders – Manufacturing FacilityJoin a global manufacturing company whose products are recognised worldwide. With a history spanning centuries, this is an excellent long-term opportunity for anyone looking to build and develop a career within advanced manufacturing, supported by an organisation that values expertise and innovation. We’re looking for experienced Welders to join a leading manufacturing facility in Peterlee. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled MIG welders who want to work in a structured production environment. A long-term 24-month contract with competitive pay and attractive incentives is on offer.

Location and Working Pattern

Location: Peterlee manufacturing facility

Contract: 24-month fixed-term assignment

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), plus overtime

Shifts: Rotating pattern – Days, Back Shift, and Nights

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding tasks to production standards
• Operate within a busy, high-volume manufacturing setting
• Read and interpret engineering drawings as required
• Conduct quality checks on all welds
• Maintain welding equipment and report any faults
• Follow health and safety regulations at all times
• Meet production and quality targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities

Must-have Requirements

• Proven MIG welding experience
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline (or equivalent)
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Strong focus on safety and quality

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or fabrication environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive PAYE rates for the manufacturing industry
• Tyne Tunnel fees paid for those travelling from north of the tunnel
• Mileage allowance for journeys over 40 miles from site (55p per mile)
• Monthly company bonus
• Attendance bonus£150 bonus on trade test completion

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.