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Welder Recruitment

Hire Welders from India for the Gulf

Qualified structural and pipe welders for fabrication yards, shutdowns, EPC projects and industrial maintenance. India has a large, trade-skilled welding workforce, with many welders qualified in 3G, 4G and 6G positions and experienced in EPC and fabrication environments.

What welders do

  • Perform SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding to approved WPS and drawings
  • Prepare joints, fit-up and grind weld surfaces
  • Support NDT acceptance and rework where required
  • Follow hot-work permits and safety procedures

Skills we screen for

  • ITI welder trade or equivalent
  • TIG, ARC and MIG processes
  • Plate and pipe positions (3G, 4G, 6G)
  • Reading weld symbols and WPS
  • Stainless and carbon steel experience

How we verify welders

Welding performance test, coupon assessment against the employer's WPS and WQT if required, plus document verification.

What you receive

  • Shortlist with CV, certificates and assessment results
  • Reference checks with previous employers
  • Salary expectation and notice-period status
  • Visa-ready documents after your approval
Part of our Skilled Trade Recruitment service
Indicative market data

Welders: wages and timelines by Gulf country

Indicative monthly basic wage and typical time from approved requirement to arrival. Ranges exclude accommodation, transport, food and overtime.

CountryBasic wage / monthTime to arrivalLink
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,400 to 2,9504 to 9 weeksHire in AE
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,350 to 2,8505 to 10 weeksHire in SA
QatarQAR 1,450 to 3,0505 to 10 weeksHire in QA
KuwaitKWD 115 to 2455 to 10 weeksHire in KW
OmanOMR 140 to 2905 to 10 weeksHire in OM
BahrainBHD 135 to 2854 to 9 weeksHire in BH
FAQ

Hiring welders from India: FAQ

We source across India's major skill and talent clusters, combining our verified database, screening camps and referrals. Sourcing locations are matched to the trade, so you receive candidates with relevant experience.

Industries

Industries that hire welders

Need welders in the Gulf?

Tell us your requirement. A procurement consultant will reply within one business day with a verification plan, timeline and itemised quote.