Welder

Princess Yachts; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Yachts in Plymouth is seeking skilled Welders to join the team responsible for the preparation and assembling of metal components for welding and the welding of items. The role involves setting up tools, performing MIG, TIG and MMA welding, and ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.

Applicants should have pre-entry Welder qualifications or City & Guilds/NVQ in Welding, with Level 3 welding apprenticeship highly desirable; Level 2 with 12 months industry experience also

Qualifications

• Pre-entry qualification as a recognised Welder and/or a City & Guilds or NVQ certification.
• Completion of a Level 3 – 4-year apprenticeship in Welding is highly desirable.
• Candidates with a Level 2 recognised apprenticeship will be considered, provided they have at least 12 months of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of hand and machine tools to cut, drill, linish, bend (form), and clean components
• Perform plastic, stainless steel, and aluminium welding
• Make precise joints to enable tank pressure testing
• Assembly finished parts and components as required by production specifications
• Carry out welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and MMA techniques on a range of fabricated items
• Perform plasma cutting operations as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality, safety, and technical standards

Skills

Welding techniques

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Fabrication

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in Welding

4-year Level 3 Welding apprenticeship

Tools

Plasma cutting

Machine tools

Hand tools

Lathes

Job description

Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 17:00

Location: Coypool

Main purpose of role:

We are looking for skilled Welders to join our team in the preparation and assembling of metal components for welding and subsequent welding of items.

Main responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of hand and machine tools to cut, drill, linish, bend (form), and clean components
• Perform plastic, stainless steel, and aluminium welding
• Make precise joints to enable tank pressure testing
• Assembly finished parts and components as required by production specifications
• Carry out welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and MMA techniques on a range of fabricated items
• Perform plasma cutting operations as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality, safety, and technical standards

Knowledge and experience:

• Pre-entry qualification as a recognised Welder and/or a City & Guilds or NVQ certification
• Completion of a Level 3 – 4-year apprenticeship in Welding is highly desirable
• Candidates with a Level 2 recognised apprenticeship will be considered, provided they have at least 12 months of relevant industry experience
• Strong understanding of welding techniques

We established our home in Plymouth, on the edge of the English Channel, in 1965. Today, a highly skilled team come together at our shipyards to create something remarkable.

From designers to engineers, and carpenters to metalworkers, each of them possesses a mastery of their individual craft. And each one is completely focused on the details for which they are responsible.

By crafting every detail, we can perfect every detail. So our customers can enjoy the perfect experience.