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Welder

Vacancy Details

Location:
South Tyneside
Type:
Temp To Perm
Salary:
£16 p/h
Posted:
12/03/2025
Job Reference No:

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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Hours: Monday to Friday
  • 6am-2pm/ 9am-5:30pm – with overtime available
  • Temp to Perm

Looking for a new role as a welder Are you seeking an organisation that offers long term prospects? Then take a look…

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is 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
  • Organize and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
  • Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas
  • Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances
  • Apply knowledge of metallurgy and geometry in selecting welding equipment and configuration.

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

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to Industrial@westray.co.uk or call the team on0191 4926622(Option 1)

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