Senior Welder/Fabricator

HSB Technical; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Weymouth seeks experienced Welder/Fabricators. Responsibilities include performing MIG and MMA welding and mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have proven experience with steel and aluminium welding, strong safety awareness, and be comfortable working outdoors. The role offers competitive salary rates and is site-based in Weymouth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel and aluminium welding.
• Skilled in MIG and MMA welding techniques.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and MMA welding on components to high standards.
• Inspect and assess all finished welds for compliance.
• Mentor junior welders providing guidance.

Skills

MIG welding

MMA welding

Quality inspection

Mentorship

Safety awareness

Job description

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

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. We work with a wide range of clients across the UK and internationally on both permanent and contract roles.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Welder / Fabricators 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.