Welder (Senior)

Position: Welder / Fabricator
Job ID: 1540/5
Location: Weymouth
Rate/Salary: £38 - £41K plus time & half and double pay
Type: Permanent

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We are currently recruiting for experienced Welder / Fabricates to join a long-established and highly respected engineering company based in Weymouth.

The role is site-based and offers the chance to play a key part in developing junior team members—providing hands-on guidance, sharing best practices, and helping them refine their skills in a supportive environment.

Duties and responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator:

Perform MIG and MMA welding on aluminium and steel components to high standards
Accurately inspect and assess all finished welds for quality, durability, and compliance
Support the safe and efficient completion of work in both workshop and site environments
Take an active role in mentoring junior welders and fabricators—providing guidance, correcting technique, and helping to build their confidence and competence
Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement across the team
Adapt to a variety of marine engineering tasks depending on project scope
Qualifications and requirements for the Welder / Fabricator

Time-served Welder/Fabricator with proven experience in steel and aluminium welding
Skilled in MIG and MMA welding techniques
Strong awareness of safety procedures and quality standards
Must be willing to travel to the Weymouth site daily
Comfortable working outdoors and in changing site environments
A natural team player with the ability to guide and support junior team members

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.