MIG Welder
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.55 to £26.39 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Peterlee, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 583 |
Summary
MIG Welder
Durham
£19.55 - £26.39 per hour
MIG Welder required for a long-term assignment based in Peterlee, working within a modern, high-quality manufacturing environment.
This MIG Welder role offers excellent rates of pay, regular overtime, monthly bonuses and the opportunity to develop skills in a safety‑critical, quality‑driven operation producing heavy-duty equipment for global markets.
This will be a 2 year agency contract with 1 months’ notice given.
Role Overview – MIG Welder
The successful MIG Welder / Fabricator will be responsible for MIG welding and fabrication work to tight tolerances, following standard work procedures and working from build and welding fixtures.
The role requires a strong focus on quality, safety and teamwork.
What’s Required
Proven MIG welding experience
Ideally have experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience working to tight tolerances
Pay & Hours
36.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
3 shift rotation
Shift rates from: £19.55 - £26.39 per hour
Overtime Available
Monthly performance and attendance bonuses
Additional Benefits
Free on-site parking & public transport access
On-site gym
Paid holidays (including bank holidays)
Full induction, training and PPE provided
Potential for permanent employment
Skills Test
All applicants must successfully pass a skills test prior to offer.
A £150 trade test payment will be made once the test is passed and the successful candidate has started in the role.
Durham
£19.55 - £26.39 per hour
MIG Welder required for a long-term assignment based in Peterlee, working within a modern, high-quality manufacturing environment.
This MIG Welder role offers excellent rates of pay, regular overtime, monthly bonuses and the opportunity to develop skills in a safety‑critical, quality‑driven operation producing heavy-duty equipment for global markets.
This will be a 2 year agency contract with 1 months’ notice given.
Role Overview – MIG Welder
The successful MIG Welder / Fabricator will be responsible for MIG welding and fabrication work to tight tolerances, following standard work procedures and working from build and welding fixtures.
The role requires a strong focus on quality, safety and teamwork.
What’s Required
Proven MIG welding experience
Ideally have experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience working to tight tolerances
Pay & Hours
36.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
3 shift rotation
Shift rates from: £19.55 - £26.39 per hour
Overtime Available
Monthly performance and attendance bonuses
Additional Benefits
Free on-site parking & public transport access
On-site gym
Paid holidays (including bank holidays)
Full induction, training and PPE provided
Potential for permanent employment
Skills Test
All applicants must successfully pass a skills test prior to offer.
A £150 trade test payment will be made once the test is passed and the successful candidate has started in the role.