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Position: Welder

Job ID: 1216/1

Location: Portsmouth

Rate/Salary: £19.75 per hour

Type: Contract (Temp to Perm)

Duration: Ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We are currently partnered with a well-established engineering company based in Portsmouth, renowned for their work in marine, offshore maintenance, repair, and shipbuilding. Their operations span across military, commercial shipping, and energy sectors, providing high-quality fabrication, installation, and maintenance solutions.

Due to ongoing project demands, particularly a split barge project and upcoming marine refit work, we are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join the team on a long-term basis, with a strong view to permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform MIG and MAG welding on mild steel components for marine and offshore structures

Fabricate and weld steel plates of various thicknesses to high-quality marine-grade standards

Interpret and work from technical and engineering drawings to ensure accurate fabrication

Carry out burning/cutting operations using Oxy-Propane equipment

Assist in fabrication, installation, repair and modification of marine structures and equipment

Support dry dock and shipyard repair activities, including shell plating, structural stiffeners, and reinforcement work

Operate general workshop machinery and hand tools, including:

Guillotines

Hydraulic steel workers

Angle grinders and gas torches

Carry out work in both workshop and in-situ on marine vessels, occasionally in confined spaces and at heights

Maintain safe working practices in accordance with company HSE procedures and site-specific safety protocols

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in MIG & MAG welding of mild steel in a marine or heavy industrial environment

Ability to support both workshop-based fabrication and onboard vessel repairs and modifications

Competency in steel burning, measuring, marking out, and assembly techniques

Full UK Driving Licence

Willingness to work occasional weekends, and travel for short durations to support offshore or dockside projects if required

Eligibility to work on MOD sites – successful candidates must be able to pass BPSS security clearance (arranged and funded by the client)

A strong work ethic, ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Desirable (but not essential):

Current or previous MOD site experience

Familiarity with Lloyds or DNV welding standards

Confined space or working at height certifications

Experience with marine vessel repairs, e.g., split barges, workboats, ferries, or offshore support vessels

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:30

Overtime: Paid at time and a third from 15:30 – 17:30

Breaks:

Morning: 10:00 – 10:15

Lunch: 13:00 – 13:30

This is a great opportunity for a welder who wants to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing engineering business at the heart of the UK’s marine and offshore maintenance industry. If you’re a hands-on, reliable and experienced fabricator with a marine or heavy engineering background – we want to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, please contact HSB Technical Ltd.

HSB is a Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) governed agency acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client

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