£23.81 - 35.72 per hour
About the Role
IRS Recruitment seeks a Welder - 1G / 3G for a Wallsend-based contract. This temporary role, starting mid-June 2026, involves lower positional welding and sea fastening fabrication on a backshift pattern. Successful candidates will possess downhand 1G welding skills, with 3G vertical butt weld experience preferred. The position offers a pay rate of £23.81 per hour for the first 38 approved hours, rising to £30.95 for additional weekday hours and £35.72 for Saturday work. The contract spans approximately three weeks, with six-day weeks (Monday to Saturday) and ten-hour shifts. This role suits those between projects or seeking increased earnings through overtime.
1G / 3G Welders Required – Backshift | Mid June 2026 Start | Excellent Rates
We are recruiting experienced 1G / 3G Welders for a Sea Fastening project starting mid June 2026.
This role is ideal if you’re between projects, on rotation, or looking to boost your earnings with strong overtime potential.
Contract Details
• Approx. 3 week duration
• Backshift work
• 6 days per week (Monday–Saturday)
• 10 hour shifts (final hours to be confirmed)
Pay Rates
• £23.81/hr – First 38 approved hours
• £30.95/hr – In Excess of 38 approved hours – Monday to Friday
• £35.72/hr – Approved Saturday hours
Role Overview
You will be carrying out:
• Lower positional welding
• Sea fastening fabrication
• Structural welding tasks
Experience & Qualifications
• Downhand 1G welding
• 3G vertical butt welds preferred
• Fillet welding experience essential
Apply Today
Send your CV and availability to: registrations@irs-recruitment.com Or register online: https://www.irs-recruitment.com/job-search
Call one of our friendly team on 01609 777777
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