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- Contract
- £34.50 - £49/hour
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- Contract
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- Permanent
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- Glasgow, Scotland
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Fabricator / Fitter
- Fareham, England
- Contract 12 months
- PAYE + Holiday Pay and Overtime
FCAW Welder (Class 1)
Reference: BHN581012
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Contract
- Salary: £34.50 - £49/hour
- Date published: 10 January 2025
Job description
Our client, a well established Marine Engineering company, is looking for Class 1 FCAW Welders to join their team throughout 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a long term refit project.
Suitable candidates must be NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship qualified and have a strong background in FCAW welding. Previous marine/ship repair experience would be ideal.
Successful applicants will be required to spend a week in the test bay ahead of their allocated start date, passing the following tests to proceed onto the project.
- 12mm Multi-pass Fillet Vertical Up position tests (BS-EN ISO 9606-1)
- 12mm Butt Vertical Up position tests (BS-EN ISO 9606-1)
Full SC Clearance is required and once approved you will be taken through the clearance process so you must be eligible for this. If you already hold full SC clearance, we will ask you to obtain confirmation from the UKSV.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all welding work meets strict safety and quality standards
- Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflow
- Adhere to detailed project timelines and tasks
- Understanding of marine welding standards and procedures
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Rates and hours:
Umbrella rates (PAYE also available):
- Day Shift - £34.50/h
- Back Shift - £42/h
- Sunday and Weekday Night Shift - £49/h
- Sunday Back/Night Shift - £46/h
- Hours - Min. 50 per week
- Contract length - 2-3 years
Due to the project forecast there are various start dates throughout 2025 but due to clearance being required we are now taking applications. If you are looking for a long term contract, offering stability, then this is the ideal role for you!

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