Welder / Fabricator

Position: Welder / Fabricator
Job ID: 166/4
Location: Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire
Rate/Salary: £18.45p/hour / £38,376 per annum
Benefits: Company pension, holiday allowance, overtime opportunities, career progression
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Welder / Fabricator

Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out high-quality fabrication and welding work on marine vessels and associated structures, supporting production, ship repair, refit and new-build projects at Mainstay Marine.

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

Duties and Responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator:

• Fabricate and weld marine structures, components, and assemblies to technical drawings
• Carry out MIG, TIG and MMA welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium where required
• Work on vessels in build, refit, and repair stages within the shipyard
• Cutting, burning, grinding, forming and fitting steel sections and plate
• Assist with pipework fabrication and installation as required
• Ensure all work is carried out to shipyard quality standards and in line with safety procedures
• Work both in the workshop and onboard vessels in dry dock/afloat

Qualifications and Requirements for the Welder / Fabricator:

• Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator in a marine, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or fabrication environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans
• Proficiency in MIG and MMA welding (TIG advantageous)
• Experience working with structural steel, plate, and marine components
• Good understanding of shipyard safety procedures and safe working practices
• NVQ/City & Guilds in Welding/Fabrication (preferred but not essential)
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and commitment to quality workmanship