Welder Fabricator (Marine)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Welder Fabricator (Marine) – Felixstowe
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: (40Hrs, Mon – Fri)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits:
Depending on location our client will consider covering hotel costs (digs) whilst securing more permanent accommodation.
Our client a very successful design and manufacturer company near Felixstowe is looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator. As a business our client supports the welding, fabrication, and pipework requirements of their core customer base across marine and boatbuilding. Purpose of Role To fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, using knowledge of welding techniques and engineering requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Welder/Fabricator, our client is currently seeking for Great Attention to detail, Strong passion for work and Excellent control with hands. if you match these key skills this could be the job for you.
Key Duties of a Welder/Fabricator:
- Must have a background in ship refitting specific. Preferable to have experience of new build background.
- Understanding of shipbuilding/ship repair practices
- Understand equipment manuals and installation guides.
- Previously coded welder MIG / TIG in aluminium process
- Steel MIG/MMA coding’s
- Be able to work with equipment plasma cutting, gas cutting, guillotines, radial drills, presses, welding equipment and hand tools.
- Plan fabrication & welding work and make estimates of materials required
Key Skills of a Welder/Fabricator:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and working drawings
- Relevant Engineering experience
- Excellent Attention to detail
- Great Control of hands
- Strong passion
- NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship with HNC/NC Welding & Fabrication /Shipbuilding Qualification
- 3-5 years minimum trade experience in the marine industry
If you are a skilled Welder/Fabricator and you are looking for a new challenge, we urge you to get in touch with Paul Martin of Perfect Placement Engineering Recruitment today.
We are specialist Engineering Recruiters, so if you are looking for a new job in Engineering, please contact our team today. We’d love to assist.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder Fabricator (Marine) roles across Perfect Placement Engineering Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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