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:
1. Proven experience as a fabricator/welder in ship repair or other heavy industries (e.g., marine, oil & gas, infrastructure, or energy).
2. Proficient in FCAW, MMA, and MIG welding processes.
3. Ideally apprenticeship-trained or holds a Level 3 qualification in fabrication/welding - however, candidates with strong proven industry experience will also be considered.
4. Comfortable working from engineering drawings and in line with safety and quality standards.
5. Must have a full UK driving licence due to offsite work.
Role Highlights:
6. Hands-on fabrication and welding across a range of marine and ship repair projects.
7. Workshop and site-based work, with opportunities to work on varied and technically interesting jobs.
8. Joining a highly experienced, friendly, and supportive team.
What's on Offer:
9. Competitive hourly rate dependant on experience (top rate currently £20.50/hr, salary c.£37,500 -£42,600)
10. Overtime at x1.5 after 40 hours per week.
11. 20 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
12. Standard company pension scheme.
13. Long-term opportunity in a stable and growing business with scope for training and progression.
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