Welder - Class 1

Title: Welder (class 1)
Location: Plymouth
Salary or Rate: £36.50p/hour to £43.66p/hour (Inside IR35) plus accommodation
Hours: Full time 
Type: Contract
HSB ID: 936/276
 
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more.
 
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business. 

The below job description will outline this position of a Class 1 Welder working with welding materials and techniques that are essential for the construction, maintenance, and repair of components.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Typically, this person will be able to Weld Pipes and equipment in place with submarine components.

Duties and responsibilities of the Welder

•    Using hand and machine tools to cut, drill and bend stainless steel components. 
•    Fabricating bespoke parts. 
•    Assembly of finished parts.
•    Use of oxyacetylene for cutting/burning

Qualifications and requirement for the Welder

•    NVQ L3 or equivalent Apprenticeship in their field 
•    Candidates will have a Marine/ Shipbuilding / Ship repair background.
•    Candidates will need to obtain a DBS check individually.
•           Candidates will need to complete a BPSS.

Weld Test Requirements 

• 12mm butt weld in the overhead position.
• 25mm Plate (in two stages) one side vertical, then the backside will be horizontal.
• 25mm Plate (in two stages) firstly welded overhead then the backside welded in the down hand 
position.
• Evidence of eye test (within the last 18 months) is desirable

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who are governed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.