MIG Welder
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | DL17 0SG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GEM Partnership |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | GEM-HE-MIGW |
Summary
Job Description
Starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation this person must be a confident MIG welder able to read engineering drawings without assistance.
Duties
• The work ranges from day to day using many different material types and thicknesses ranging from, 1mm – 10mm aluminium & 1mm – 3mm stainless steel.
• There may also be the need to work on mild steel jobs ranging from 1mm – 20mm.
• The candidate should have at least 24 months welding experience in sheet metal or similar type environment.
• Must be comfortable reading and interpreting weld symbols.
• Must be able to work free hand as well as using jigs and fixtures.
Benefits
• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon – Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – paid hourly
• We reserve the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation
Additional Information
Location: Ferryhill
Hours of work:
2 shift pattern – Mon-Thur 14.30-23.00 Fri 12.30-19.00
AND Mon-Thur 6.00-14.30 Fri 6.00-12.30
Rates of pay:
• 2 shift - £16.80
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.
Starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation this person must be a confident MIG welder able to read engineering drawings without assistance.
Duties
• The work ranges from day to day using many different material types and thicknesses ranging from, 1mm – 10mm aluminium & 1mm – 3mm stainless steel.
• There may also be the need to work on mild steel jobs ranging from 1mm – 20mm.
• The candidate should have at least 24 months welding experience in sheet metal or similar type environment.
• Must be comfortable reading and interpreting weld symbols.
• Must be able to work free hand as well as using jigs and fixtures.
Benefits
• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon – Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – paid hourly
• We reserve the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation
Additional Information
Location: Ferryhill
Hours of work:
2 shift pattern – Mon-Thur 14.30-23.00 Fri 12.30-19.00
AND Mon-Thur 6.00-14.30 Fri 6.00-12.30
Rates of pay:
• 2 shift - £16.80
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for safer job search
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.
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