Welder/Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Boatyard at Paglesham requires local / Essex-based welder-fabricators to join a multi-boat building programme.
The offer is a short-term (zero hours) contract; however, there is a huge amount of work to undertake over the next 12 months - and - for the right candidates - for a much longer period. Remuneration is good and hours per week should exceed 38 hours most weeks. There will be opportunities for overtime.
The job is very much a welder/fabricator role - and not suitable simply for welders. We require at least City and Guilds or equivalent in welding and fabrication with at least five years' experience on either on site or in workshops. Boatbuilding experience is not necessary.
Applicants require good skills in MIG welding and Flux Core MIG welding, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, marking out and fabrication to drawings and from scratch.
This is an outside-based job - though some work will be conducted in workshops. Working environments are covered - but subject to climatic temperature fluctuation.
Successful candidates will pass an on-site trade test and will be able to demonstrate both excellent trade skill plus the ability to work independently when required to do so.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £200 Per day
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends (except by prior agreement)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochford, SS4 2ER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding and Fabrication: 5 years (preferred)
- welder fabricator: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
- English Fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Trade training certification (UK or overseas) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £200.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- MIG welding: 3 years (preferred)
- Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Welder-Fabricator
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 roles across TRM Marine'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 £25 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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