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: (url removed) 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