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Direct hiring — apply today. Bapco Energies (Bahrain Petroleum Company), Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), Nass Contracting, Bapco EPC contractors and Mina Salman / Hidd shipyard fabrication contractors have an immediate requirement for welders to join Bahrain’s oil and gas, petrochemical, marine and fabrication projects, with employer visa, camp accommodation, uniform, safety training and transport. Tax-free salary BD 180 – 560 / month plus overtime, allowances, food or food allowance, accommodation and end-of-service indemnity under Bahrain Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36 of 2012). Freshers and experienced both welcome — no upfront agent fee. Open to Indian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Filipino candidates.
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Job Snapshot
| Role | Welder (Direct Hire) | Industry | Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Marine & Fabrication |
| Country | Bahrain | Type | Full-Time, Contract |
| Salary | BD 180 – 560 / month | Hours | 10 hrs / day, 6 days / week (shutdown / turnaround shifts extend hours) |
| Contract | 2 years (renewable) | Visa | LMRA Employer Sponsored (Bahrain Work Visa) |
| Stay | Accommodation + Food + Transport | Vacancies | 130+ (immediate joining) |
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Selection Process
- CV & document shortlisting
- Counsellor telephone / video interview
- Final round with the Bahrain employer (trade test or driving assessment as applicable)
- Offer letter & LMRA Bahrain work visa filing
About the Opportunity
Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, the Bahrain Metro Project, Bahrain International Airport (BAH) modernisation, and continued growth at Bapco, GPIC and Alba are pushing steady demand for welders across contractors, ground handlers and service partners. Selected candidates travel to Bahrain within 4–8 weeks and step onto the roster the same week.
Selected candidates are employed directly by Bahrain-based employers on a 2-year renewable contract under Bahrain Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36 of 2012), with salary paid via the Wage Protection System (WPS), plus accommodation, food (or food allowance), transport, medical insurance, annual leave and end-of-service indemnity.
Top Hiring Partners in Bahrain
- Bapco Energies / Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) — Oil & gas pipeline, tank farm and refinery welding
- Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) — Petrochemical plant piping & vessel welding
- Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) — Smelter, cast-house and pot-line fabrication welding
- Nass Contracting — EPC pipeline & tank farm construction
- Almoayyed Contracting Group — MEP & industrial welding for large-site projects
- Hidd / Mina Salman shipyard contractors — Marine & structural steel fabrication
Salary for Welder Jobs in Bahrain (2026)
One of the most-searched queries is “welder jobs in Bahrain 2026 salary” — here is the realistic breakdown by grade. Salaries in Bahrain are tax-free and paid monthly via the Wage Protection System (WPS). Packages typically include accommodation and benefits so most of the salary is take-home savings.
✅ Employer-provided accommodation, food (or allowance) and transport
✅ Medical insurance, annual leave, air ticket + end-of-service indemnity per Bahrain Labour Law
| Welder Grade | Monthly Salary (Tax-Free) | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| General Steel Welder (Entry) | BD 180 – 260 | + Joining Bonus + Stay |
| MIG / MAG Fabrication Welder | BD 240 – 320 | + Site Allowance |
| TIG Welder (SS / Alloy) | BD 300 – 400 | + Skill Allowance |
| Pipe Welder (6G, ASME IX) | BD 360 – 480 | + Certification Pay |
| Structural / High-Rise Welder | BD 380 – 500 | + Height Allowance |
| Welding Supervisor / QC Welder | BD 420 – 560 | + All Benefits |
These are the specific welder grades open for international applicants. Entry-level positions typically welcome freshers — full on-the-job training is provided.
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Requirements for Welder Jobs in Bahrain
Bahrain employers prioritise reliability, skill and a hardworking attitude. Below are the standard requirements for the welder role.
Minimum Requirements
- Age: 21 to 45 years
- Education: ITI Welder trade + valid welder certification (6G, ASME IX preferred)
- Experience: 2–10 years welding experience in oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical or marine fabrication
- Skills: SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), FCAW; pipe welding at 6G; ability to read isometrics & WPS
- Availability: Ready to depart within 4–6 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic English & ability to read WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
- Fitness: Medically fit for hot-work permit systems, confined space and working at heights
- Record: Clean police clearance certificate (mandatory for Bahrain security clearance)
Required Documents
- Valid passport (24+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Educational mark sheets / degree certificate
- Experience / trade / driving-licence certificate (as applicable)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- GAMCA medical fitness certificate
- Updated CV in English
Role & Eligibility
Key Responsibilities
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy piping / structures per WPS.
- Perform 6G pipe welding on refinery, pipeline and structural jobs.
- Read isometric drawings, prepare joints and pre-heat / post-heat as specified.
- Follow hot-work permit, confined space and working-at-height safety systems.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for visual, DPT, MPI, RT and UT weld inspection.
- Perform TIG root and hot-pass welding on SS and alloy piping (as applicable).
- Maintain welding machines, keep the weld log and hand over the joint report.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 21 to 45 years
- Education: ITI Welder trade + valid welder certification (6G, ASME IX preferred)
- Experience: 2–10 years welding experience in oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical or marine fabrication
- Skills: SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), FCAW; pipe welding at 6G; ability to read isometrics & WPS
- Availability: Ready to depart within 4–6 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic English & ability to read WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
- Fitness: Medically fit for hot-work permit systems, confined space and working at heights
- Record: Clean police clearance certificate (mandatory for Bahrain security clearance)
Salary & Benefits Package
Compensation is tax-free and protected by Bahrain Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36 of 2012) and the Wage Protection System (WPS).
- Tax-Free Salary: BD 180 – 560 / month (100% take-home)
- Overtime: Paid at premium rates per Bahrain Labour Law
- Accommodation: Provided by employer (or housing allowance)
- Food: Meals or food allowance provided
- Transport: Free company transport to and from work
- Medical: Employer-provided health insurance
- Annual Leave: Paid leave with a free air ticket home
- Indemnity: End-of-service indemnity per Bahrain Labour Law
- Visa: LMRA employer-sponsored 2-year Bahrain work visa
Why Choose Bahrain?
- Tax-free salary — Bahrain has zero personal income tax; keep 100% of your pay.
- Safe city — Manama is a modern, safe Gulf capital with a large Indian and South Asian community.
- WPS protection — salary is paid on time to your bank every month by law.
- Growing infrastructure — Bahrain International Airport modernised Passenger Terminal Building, Bahrain Metro Project, King Fahd Causeway expansion and refinery upgrades.
- Career growth — Bahrain’s Bapco, GPIC and Alba shutdown / turnaround market delivers premium welder pay — plus certification pay and clear progression from general welder to 6G pipe welder to QC welder.
- Strong Indian community — friendly expat network makes settling easy.
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Visa & Travel Process
Recruitment runs under the Bahrain LMRA employer-sponsored work visa system. From application to landing in Bahrain typically takes 4–8 weeks:
- Application & Shortlisting — Submit your CV and documents through the BBC News Job portal.
- Online Interview — Pre-screen with our counsellor, then a call with the Bahrain employer.
- Job Offer & Labour Contract — Employer issues the offer letter and Bahrain labour contract.
- Work Visa & Entry Permit — Employer files your Bahrain work visa through the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
- GAMCA Medical — Complete the required medical fitness test in your home country.
- Travel & Onboarding — Fly to Bahrain; employer completes your Bahrain CPR (Central Population Register) card and residence permit.
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