Welder / Fabricator

Position: Welder Fabricator
Job ID: 542/25
Location: Portland
Rate/Salary: £25p/hour (12 hours a day)
Type: Contract 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. 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: Marine Welder

Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out high-quality welding and fabrication work on a variety of marine vessels. This includes involvement in new build projects, refits, and maintenance, ensuring all welds meet required industry and client standards.

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

Duties and responsibilities of the Marine Welder:
• Carry out welding on a range of marine structures and components (MIG, TIG, MMA)
• Work on new build vessels, refits, and repair/maintenance projects
• Fabricate and weld pipework, plate, and structural components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Ensure all welds meet quality standards and pass NDT requirements where applicable
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on site

Qualifications and requirements for the Marine Welder:
• Proven welding experience within a marine or shipyard environment
• Competent in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, MMA)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Relevant welding qualifications/codeds (e.g. 6G, 6GR – desirable)
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.