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Welder/Fabricator

HSB Technical Ltd

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Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8QD, England

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a skilled Welder for a contract position in Portsmouth, offering a salary of £19.00 - £22.00 per hour.
The role involves supporting steel fabrication and welding works on a split barge project, requiring proven experience in MIG and MAG welding on steel.
Candidates must be able to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and have a full UK driving licence.
The contract is expected to last 6-8 weeks, starting in mid-June, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:30.
Applicants should be willing to work occasional weekends and have eligibility for work on MOD sites, with security clearance provided by the client.

Position: Welder
Job ID: 1216/6
Location: Portsmouth
Rate/Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 per hour
Type: Contract (LTD or Umbrella)
Duration: 6-8 weeks
Start Date: Mid-June

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We are currently supporting several businesses across the UK and overseas with both permanent and contract vacancies.
We are now looking for a Welder to join one of our established maritime clients based in Portsmouth.
We are seeking a skilled Welder to support steel fabrication and welding works on a split barge project.

Key Responsibilities of the Welder/Fabricator:

•MIG and MAG welding on steel components
•Welding steel plate (various thicknesses) to a high standard
•Reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings and instructions
•Plate burning using Ox y-Propane equipment
•Use of general workshop equipment including guillotine, steel workers, grinders, and basic hand tools

Requirements of the Welder/Fabricator:

•Proven experience in MIG & MAG welding on steel
•Able to support installation, repairs, and general fabrication tasks
•Full UK driving licence
•Willingness to work occasional weekends and short stints away from home if required
•Eligible to work on MOD sites (security clearance will be arranged and paid for by the client)

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 vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who are governed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.

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