Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading ship repair and marine engineering company, based in Avonmouth

Key skills required for this role

Fabrication and Wellding background

Important

Heavy Fabrication and Welding experience

Job description

This is a varied role based in a busy commercial shipyard which will also involve some offsite work, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

It is a great opportunity to join an established business that is committed to investing in and developing its team.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a fabricator/welder in ship repair or other heavy industries (e.g., marine, oil & gas, infrastructure, or energy).

• Proficient in FCAW, MMA, and MIG welding processes.

• Ideally apprenticeship-trained or holds a Level 3 qualification in fabrication/welding - however, candidates with strong proven industry experience will also be considered.

• Comfortable working from engineering drawings and in line with safety and quality standards.

• Must have a full UK driving licence due to offsite work.

Role Highlights:

• Hands-on fabrication and welding across a range of marine and ship repair projects.

• Workshop and site-based work, with opportunities to work on varied and technically interesting jobs.

• Joining a highly experienced, friendly, and supportive team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate dependant on experience (top rate currently £20.50/hr, salary c.£37,500 -£42,600)

• Overtime at x1.5 after 40 hours per week.

• 20 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.

• Standard company pension scheme.

• Long-term opportunity in a stable and growing business with scope for training and progression.

If you are looking for your next career move and want a varied and busy role, then apply now to join our client's growing team!