Welder

Welder – Marine Build Your Future in Marine Engineering Location: West Wales Hourly: £25-26ph Employment Type: Contract Are you an experienced Welder looking for your next opportunity within the marine industry? We’re…

Pay rate £25 – £26/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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Welder – Marine

Build Your Future in Marine Engineering

Location: West Wales
Hourly: £25-26ph
Employment Type: Contract

Are you an experienced Welder looking for your next opportunity within the marine industry?

We’re working with an established organisation within the marine sector that is looking for skilled Welders to join their team, supporting the construction, maintenance and refit of a range of marine vessels.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality welds on steel and structural components, helping to bring vessels together and keep existing vessels operating safely and efficiently.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced fabrication and engineering team, you’ll be involved throughout the vessel build and refit process.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Welding steel and structural components to drawings and specifications

* Carrying out fabrication and welding work across marine vessel projects

* Reading and interpreting technical drawings

* Preparing materials and components for welding

* Carrying out cutting, grinding and associated fabrication activities

* Inspecting completed work and maintaining high standards of quality

* Supporting installation and structural works where required

* Working closely with Fabricators, Engineers and other trades

* Following all relevant health, safety and quality procedures

* Ensuring work is completed efficiently and to project deadlines

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than just a welding position. You’ll have the opportunity to work on real marine vessels, developing your experience across new-build, maintenance and refit projects.

What’s in it for you?

Marine industry experience – Build your career within a specialist and technically demanding sector.

Varied welding work – Work across different vessel projects and structural components.

New-build & refit exposure – Gain experience working on vessels at different stages of their lifecycle.

Hands-on environment – Stay close to the work and see the results of your skills directly.

Skilled team environment – Work alongside experienced Fabricators, Engineers and marine professionals.

Develop your career – Build valuable industry experience and expand your welding and fabrication skills.

Meaningful work – Play a direct role in building, maintaining and improving vessels.

About You

We’re looking for experienced Welders who take pride in their work and are comfortable working in a practical, hands-on environment.

You’ll ideally have:

* Previous professional welding experience

* Experience welding steel and structural components

* The ability to read and understand technical drawings

* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

* A good understanding of health and safety requirements

* The ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Experience within marine, shipbuilding, offshore, fabrication or heavy engineering would be advantageous

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re an experienced Welder looking to take your skills into the marine sector, this is an opportunity to work on varied projects, develop your experience and become part of a skilled engineering team.

Apply today to find out more about the opportunity

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