Contract Full time Permanent

Welder

IRS Recruitment

Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6HS

£23.50 - 23.81 per hour

Posted: 11 May 2026 (1 week ago)

Closing date: 10 June 2026

Ref: J11835

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About the Role

A Welder position is available in Wallsend, working on major long-term heavy steel fabrication and structural projects. The role offers a contract rate of £23.50 to £23.81 per hour, with overtime and permanent employment prospects for suitable candidates. Key skills required include approved certification from Lloyds or recognised authorities in 6GR or 6G welding procedures. Applicants must possess experience with heavy steel fabrications and structures. This role follows a full-time working pattern. IRS Recruitment supports this vacancy for an established operation.

Are you a skilled Coded Welder looking for your next long-term opportunity in 2026?

IRS Recruitment are proud to be supporting our client with immediate vacancies for experienced Coded Welder (s) to join major long-term projects in the Tyne & Wear area, Northeast England. These positions offer excellent earning potential, overtime opportunities and the possibility of permanent employment for the right candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on heavy steel fabrications and structural projects within a well-established and highly regarded operation.

What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants will have experience working on heavy steel fabrications and structures and must be approved by Lloyds or other recognised authorities in 6GR / 6G welding procedures.

You should also hold qualifications in:

MIG Flux Core

Metal Core Procedures

ISO 9606 / EN287

Welder (s) with up-to-date qualifications and required stamps within the last six months are highly desirable, although not essential.

Weld test opportunities are available for suitable candidates.

Shift Patterns Available

Please advise upon application of your preferred shift, however, these cannot be guaranteed but will be helpful to us.

Weekday Dayshift – Monday to Friday – 42 hours per week

Weekday Backshift – Monday to Friday – 42 hours per week

Overtime may be available.

Enhanced pay rates, subject to completing a Multi-Functional Training form where required.

Rates of Pay Offered

PAYE Dayshift

£21.50 - £23.50 per hour – For the first 38 hours worked and approved

£27.95 - £30.55 per hour – In excess of 38 hours worked and approved

£32.25 - £35.25 per hour – Saturday hours worked and approved

£43.00 - £47.00 per hour – Sunday and Bank Holiday hours worked and approved

PAYE Backshift

£23.81 - £26.02 per hour – For the first 38 hours worked and approved

£30.95 - £33.83 per hour – In excess of 38 hours worked and approved

£35.72 - £39.03 per hour – Saturday hours worked and approved

£47.62 - £52.04 per hour – Sunday and Bank Holiday hours worked and approved

If you are an experienced Coded Welder ready for your next challenge and want to secure a long-term role with outstanding rates of pay, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our friendly recruitment team today on: 01609 777777.

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