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MIG Welder

Vacancy Details

Location:
South Tyneside
Type:
Temporary
Salary:
Day shift £14.46/ Night Shift: £16.46
Posted:
19/05/2025
Job Reference No:

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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Day shift £14.46/ Night Shift: £16.46
  • OT 1.5x first 5 hours over, 1.67 after 5 hours (over 40)
  • Days 7:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday is 7:30am - 12:00pm
  • Nights 9pm-7:30am Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday is 8:30pm-7am.
  • Must drive as there is a lack of public transport to location for night shifts
  • PPE - Overalls, safety boots for successful candidates, welders need their own welding helmet/screen.

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THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the South Tyneside area. This role enables the successful welder to join a forward-thinking organisation who is growing rapidly via acquisition and via accessing new markets.

THE ROLE

  • Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and callipers
  • Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters/portable grinders
  • Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project
  • Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations
  • Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders
  • Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment
  • Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements
  • Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
  • Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances

THE PERSON

  • You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle heavy material
  • Experience working within an engineering environment
  • Able to read engineering drawings
  • Must be a timed served welder
  • Flexible to work shifts and overtime to meet business demands
  • Hold a full clean driving license
  • Comfortable working alone once induction/training is complete

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to alaidler@westray.co.uk or call the team on 0191 4926622 (Option 1)

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