Welder / Plant Fitter

Mallaig Boatyard Ltd; Corpach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boatyard in Scotland is looking for an experienced Welder / Plant Fitter to join their busy team. This full-time, permanent role involves hands-on welding, fabricating, and fitting tasks in a coastal setting. Candidates should have recognised qualifications, experience in the field, and a UK driving licence. The position offers negotiable pay, 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and potential for immediate start.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme after probation

Transport support if commuting from Mallaig

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding and plant fitting.
• Confidence operating relevant tools and machinery.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate components to specification.
• Read and interpret engineering instructions.
• Work to high safety standards.
• Liaise with colleagues, management, and external providers.

Skills

Welding

Plant fitting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Recognised welding or plant fitting qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery relevant to the role

Job description

Mallaig Boatyard Ltd is looking for an experienced Welder / Plant Fitter to join their small but busy team in Corpach.

The boatyard carries out repair and maintenance work for fishing, passenger and aquaculture vessels across the West Coast, and their new slipway and yard have created room for further growth.

This is a full time, permanent role working a minimum of 40 hours a week from 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with overtime available.

The work is varied and hands on, involving welding, fabricating and fitting tasks to support vessel maintenance and wider yard operations.

You will weld and fabricate components to specification.

You will read and interpret engineering instructions and work to high safety standards.

You will use hand tools and machinery relevant to the role.

You will work both independently and as part of a small team.

You will liaise with colleagues, management and external providers when required.

What you need

• Recognised welding or plant fitting qualifications.
• Proven experience in welding and plant fitting.
• Confidence operating relevant tools and machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and a steady, safety-conscious approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of boats or marine environments is an advantage.

What you get

• Pay negotiable depending on experience.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme after probation.
• Car sharing or transport support available if commuting from Mallaig.
• Immediate start for the right candidate.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering work in a unique coastal setting, with the chance to be part of a growing West Coast boatyard.

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