Welder/Fabricator - Weekend Shift in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client is a market leader in their industry sector, they have an immediate requirement to recruit a Welder / Fabricator to work a permanent weekend shift.

After an initial training period, the selected candidate will work a permanent weekend shift including Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 7:30am to 4:45 pm.

Competitive salary of £29.48 per hour plus weekend shift allowance of £117 per week (if all 3 days are worked). 

The job you'll do

• TIG/ MIG and SMWA manual welding.
• Have proven experience in fabrication working to detailed engineering drawings.
• Working to and strictly following approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
• Be familiar with a wide range of materials including non-ferrous, aluminium, alloy Steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.
• Be willing to increase your knowledge and train on other welding processes.
• Be willing to pass on your knowledge and train others.
• As with all positions, due to the nature and varying demands of our business, the responsibilities and tasks are not limited to this overview and may change to meet future demands.

About You

• Be a time-served Welder/Fabricator with an NVQ level 3 in welding and fabrication, or equivalent.
• Hold a current CSWIP 3.1 welding inspection certification (or recognised equivalent).
• Have proven Experience in TIG, MIG and/or SMAW manual welding.
• Have proven experience in fabrication working to detailed engineering drawings.
• Be experienced in working to and strictly following approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs)
• Be familiar with a wide range of materials including non-ferrous, aluminium, alloy Steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.
• Have a can-do attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Be flexible in your approach - willing to work overtime when required to suit customer requirements.
• Be willing to increase your knowledge and train on other welding processes.
• Be willing to pass on your knowledge and train others.
• As with all positions, due to the nature and varying demands of our business, the responsibilities and tasks are not limited to this overview and may change to meet future demands.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• After an initial training period candidates will work a permanent weekend shift including Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 7:30am to 4:45 pm.
• What we offer: Competitive salary of £29.48 per hour plus weekend shift allowance of £117 per week (if all 3 days are worked). 
• 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Sports & Social Club.

On-site parking.

A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Opportunities for development and personal growth.

Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects.