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Marine Welder/Fabricator
Company
Brave Heart Auto
Location
Birmingham
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
🚨 Marine MMA Welders/Fabricators Required – Grimsby & Humber Region.
Must be living in the UK/UK Passport
I'm currently looking to speak with 3 experienced self-employed/umbrella MMA Welders/Fabricators to join a team on a long-term marine engineering project. I need a great team player
Location: Grimsby (with travel across the Humber region)
Work includes:
• Marine vessel repairs and structural fabrication
• MMA (Stick) welding
• MIG and TIG experience is advantageous
• General fabrication and fitting duties where required
Ideal experience:
✔ Strong MMA welding experience
✔ Fabrication skills
✔ Ability to pass a weld test
✔ Marine or heavy engineering experience (preferred but not essential)
✔ Full UK driving licence preferred
✔ Self-employed contractors
Additional certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, Forklift, or current coded welding qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
This is a full-time opportunity with consistent hours and overtime available for the right candidates.
Salary Negotiable £££
(£30+ Living travel Food Bonuses)
If you're interested, or know someone who is, please send me a direct message with:
Email address: [email protected]
• Your CV
• Welding qualifications/coding (if held)
• Your location
• Your availability
Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested.
Must be living in the UK/UK Passport
I'm currently looking to speak with 3 experienced self-employed/umbrella MMA Welders/Fabricators to join a team on a long-term marine engineering project. I need a great team player
Location: Grimsby (with travel across the Humber region)
Work includes:
• Marine vessel repairs and structural fabrication
• MMA (Stick) welding
• MIG and TIG experience is advantageous
• General fabrication and fitting duties where required
Ideal experience:
✔ Strong MMA welding experience
✔ Fabrication skills
✔ Ability to pass a weld test
✔ Marine or heavy engineering experience (preferred but not essential)
✔ Full UK driving licence preferred
✔ Self-employed contractors
Additional certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, Forklift, or current coded welding qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
This is a full-time opportunity with consistent hours and overtime available for the right candidates.
Salary Negotiable £££
(£30+ Living travel Food Bonuses)
If you're interested, or know someone who is, please send me a direct message with:
Email address: [email protected]
• Your CV
• Welding qualifications/coding (if held)
• Your location
• Your availability
Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the National Living Wage rate for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026 according to the Department for Business and Trade. Welders must receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 40 hours per week. Employers in construction must also pay at least £35,000 annual equivalent for sponsored roles under the Skilled Worker visa route.
What visa sponsorship requirements apply to non-UK welders seeking jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Non-UK welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026. The role must meet the £38,700 minimum salary threshold or the going rate for welders of £18.50 per hour whichever is higher. Applicants must also hold at least B1 English language certification and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,035 per year.
What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card at blue skilled worker level. A minimum of 2 years documented experience in MIG TIG or arc welding processes is required for most construction sites. Employers must verify qualifications through the UK NARIC service before offering employment.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Full-time welders receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays equating to 28 days for a 5-day week. Night shift welders must receive an additional £2.50 per hour allowance and health assessments every 2 years.
