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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?Permanent roleDay Shift Only (37-hour week)£18.86 per hour or Salary £36,286 per annum depending on experienceMonday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm & Friday 8am – 11am (30 mins lunch plus 2 x 15 min breaks)26 days leaves increasing to 31 with 5 years' service, plus bank holidaysSick pay available increasing with length of serviceAccess to training and development opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per yearThree days paid leave per year to do voluntary workEmployee wellbeing support for mental and physical healthCar lease schemeCorporate gym membership and access to Civil Service Sports Council offersCycle to work schemeDiscounted public travel passDiscounts on local threate and sports eventsStand-by allowance if decide to form part of the call out rota – rarely called out but minimum of 4 hours pay if soTHE BUSINESSWestray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Port Welder/Fitter to work within the Port in the Tyne & Wear area on a permanent basis.We are seeking to recruit a Time Served Welder who can MIG & Stick Weld, who has general fitting skillsTHE ROLESupply the Port and internal customers with a high-quality efficient welding service in the form of delivering MIG & Stick weldingPerform welding and fabrication tasks in support of port infrastructure, equipment maintenance and marine operations. Ensure the structural integrity and operational readiness of port assets, including cranes, cargo handling equipment, vessels, and dockside facilities.Welding heavy steel equipment – dock gates, plant & machinery, marine & dockside operational assets, hand rails, etcCarry out welding, cutting and burning, fabrication and assembly of metal components to various items of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipment.Establish excellent working relationships and collaborate with internal departments and third-party suppliers of materials and services to ensure efficient planned maintenance activities and emergency repairs including out of hours.Installing, repairing and replacing damaged or defective parts or sections of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipmentAssisting with basic facilities upkeep of the siteDeal with deadlines, interruptions, and conflicting demands, ensuring that all work and documentation are completed within appropriate timeframes.Install, repair, or replace new, damaged, or defective parts or sections of Port infrastructure, machinery, and equipment. Take corrective action to resolve any identified faults / issues. Appropriately escalate matters to management when required.Inspect welds for quality and compliance with safety and engineering standards.Assist colleagues to carry out scheduled services and repairs to plant equipment and infrastructure.Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.Operate a variety of industry standard welding equipment safely and efficiently.Adhere to port safety protocols, including confined space entry, working at heights, and hot work procedures.Undertake work independently. Willing to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.Ensure work is carried out accurately and in an organized and effective way.THE PERSONNVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in Welding/Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering.Time servedAble to work outdoors in all the elementsCertified in MIG and Stick welding techniques.Ability to undertake mechanical fitting and repairs of port infrastructure, machinery and equipment.Ideally experience working within industrial, maritime, and/or port environments.Driving licenseTHE PACKAGEThis is a permanent role and pays an annual salary of between £33,699 - £36, 363 depending on experienceTO APPLYPlease send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group