Welder / Fabricator - Portland, Dorset
Position: Welder / Fabricator
Job ID: 98125/4
Location: Portland, Dorset - Shipboard and Workshop-Based
Rate/Salary: 25 per hour
Type: Agency Contract - 4 Weeks
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security, Power & Propulsion and Shipbuilding sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Welder / Fabricator.
Typically, this person will be an experienced and hands-on Welder / Fabricator, confident carrying out MIG and stick welding, cutting, grinding and general fabrication duties. The successful candidates will support a busy project based in and around Portland, Dorset, working both onboard vessels and within a workshop environment.
We are looking to recruit a minimum of two welders, with the potential for additional candidates depending on project requirements.
The contract is expected to commence on 26th October 2026 and continue until approximately the third week of November 2026.
Duties and responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator will be:
- Carry out welding activities using MIG and stick welding processes, in accordance with project requirements.
- Undertake cutting, grinding and preparation of materials and components for welding and fabrication.
- Complete general welding, fabrication and metalwork duties both onboard vessels and within the workshop.
- Prepare materials, components and work areas to ensure welding activities can be completed safely and efficiently.
- Inspect completed work to ensure an appropriate standard of workmanship and quality is maintained.
- Work alongside other welders, fabricators and site personnel to meet project deadlines and operational requirements.
- Follow all site Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices, particularly when working onboard vessels.
Qualifications and requirements for the Welder / Fabricator:
- Proven hands-on experience as a Welder, Fabricator or in a similar metalwork role.
- Practical experience using MIG and stick welding processes.
- Confident carrying out cutting, grinding and general material preparation.
- Comfortable working in both workshop and shipboard environments.
- Good understanding of workshop and site Health & Safety requirements.
- Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to commit to the contract duration and required start date.
- Relevant welding qualifications or coding would be advantageous.
- Previous experience within marine engineering, ship repair, shipyards or dockyards would be beneficial.
Working Hours & Package:
- Agency contract expected to run from 26th October until approximately the third week of November 2026.
- Location based in and around Portland, Dorset.
- Work will be split between onboard vessels and the workshop, depending on project requirements.
- Hourly rate to be confirmed, depending on experience and suitability.
- Minimum of two welders required, with opportunities for additional candidates.
- Candidates must be comfortable carrying out MIG and stick welding, cutting and grinding duties.
- Working hours and any applicable overtime arrangements to be confirmed.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role
