Welder/Fabricator

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.