Welder

Position: Welder (Contract)
Location: Pembroke Dock

Position:
Welder/Fabricator
Job :

Location:

Pembrokeshire
Rate/Salary: £25 p/hour
Type: 12-Month Contract

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of:
Welder/Fabricator

Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out high-quality welding and fabrication work across a range of marine structures and components. They will follow engineering drawings, work to precise measurements, and ensure all work is completed to shipbuilding industry standards, contributing to the construction, repair, and maintenance of vessels.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Welder/Fabricator:

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding on a variety of steel materials used in shipbuilding.

• Fabricate and assemble marine structures, sections, and components to specification.

• Read, understand, and work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.

• Ensure welds meet required quality, strength, and dimensional standards.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, cutting tools, and measuring equipment.

• Work safely in a busy shipyard environment, including inside vessels and confined spaces.

• Contribute to vessel construction, repair, and modification projects.

• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safe working practices in all work areas.

Qualifications and Requirements for the Welder/Fabricator:

• Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator within shipbuilding, marine engineering, or heavy industry.

• Strong competency in MIG and TIG welding on all steel types.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Experience working to high safety and quality standards.

• Relevant welding/fabrication qualifications or codes (advantageous but not essential).

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical, who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role