Welder Fabricator

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a reputable engineering company in Weymouth. This site-based role involves MIG and MMA welding on aluminium and steel components, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have strong welding skills and a commitment to quality. Competitive salary of GBP38 - GBP41K plus overtime is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentor junior welders and fabricators, providing guidance and correcting techniques.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement.

Skills

MIG welding

MMA welding

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Position: Welder / Fabricator
Job ID: 1540/5
Location: Weymouth
Rate/Salary: GBP38 - GBP41K 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 visit (url removed) to view all our vacancies. 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.

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