Fabricator/Welder

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the marine industry as a fabricator/welder in a busy commercial shipyard, offering hands-on experience in ship repair with a supportive team. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Your skills in FCAW, MMA, and MIG welding will be put to good use in this varied role.

Benefits

Overtime at x1.5 after 40 hours

20 days holiday, increasing to 25 days

Standard company pension scheme

Long-term opportunity with training and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ship repair or other heavy industries.
• Comfortable with engineering drawings and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on fabrication and welding across marine and ship repair projects.
• Workshop and site-based work on varied and technically interesting jobs.

Skills

FCAW

MMA

MIG welding

Education

Level 3 qualification in fabrication/welding

Apprenticeship-trained

Job description

This is a varied role based in a busy commercial shipyard which will also involve some offsite work, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

It is a great opportunity to join an established business that is committed to investing in and developing its team.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a fabricator/welder in ship repair or other heavy industries (e.g., marine, oil & gas, infrastructure, or energy).

• Proficient in FCAW, MMA, and MIG welding processes.

• Ideally apprenticeship-trained or holds a Level 3 qualification in fabrication/welding - however, candidates with strong proven industry experience will also be considered.

• Comfortable working from engineering drawings and in line with safety and quality standards.

• Must have a full UK driving licence due to offsite work.

Role Highlights:

• Hands-on fabrication and welding across a range of marine and ship repair projects.

• Workshop and site-based work, with opportunities to work on varied and technically interesting jobs.

• Joining a highly experienced, friendly, and supportive team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate dependant on experience (top rate currently 20.50/hr, salary c. 37,500 - 42,600)

• Overtime at x1.5 after 40 hours per week.

• 20 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.

• Standard company pension scheme.

• Long-term opportunity in a stable and growing business with scope for training and progression.

If you are looking for your next career move and want a varied and busy role, then apply now to join our client's growing team!