Welder/Fabricator

Position: Welder / Fabricator 

Job ID: 3459/1

Location: Wales

Rate/Salary: £25.00 per hour (flat rate)

Type: Contract (Full-time, ongoing until Christmas)

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.

Typically, this person will be involved in the fabrication and welding of aluminium structures for the construction of a new-build marine catamaran vessel. The role involves working from technical drawings, preparing components, and delivering high-quality marine-grade welds to tight tolerances.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity within the UK shipbuilding and marine manufacturing sector.

Duties and responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator:

• Welding and fabricating marine-grade aluminium components and structures


• Working from detailed engineering and fabrication drawings


• Assisting with the assembly of hull and superstructure sections of a new-build catamaran


• Carrying out TIG and MIG welding to marine industry standards


• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness on-site


• Collaborating with other skilled trades during the build phase

Qualifications and requirements for the Welder / Fabricator:

• Proven experience in aluminium welding and fabrication (preferably within marine or structural sectors)


• Proficient in TIG and/or MIG welding of aluminium


• Ability to interpret and work from technical fabrication drawings


• Experience in marine vessel construction is highly desirable


• Own basic PPE and welding helmet preferred


• Ability to commit to work through to Christmas with plenty of available hours

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