Welder/Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Malin Marine Services, part of the Malin Group, have an exciting opportunity for a Welder/Fabricator to join the team based in Renfrew. As Welder/Fabricator you will support the welding and fabrication of all and any works carried out.
Role and Responsibilities
- To ensure all welding and fabrications regardless of location are carried out safely and to a high standard.
- Contribute to design and installation of all projects you are involved in.
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering and fabrication drawings.
- Input to training requirements.
- Ensure timesheets are filled in correctly as shown and be punctual.
Primary Objectives
- Welding and fabrication in workshop and site.
- Working knowledge of oil and gas/marine and structural welding/fabrication works and standards.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Time served welder/fabricator. Must be conscientious in approach to welding and fabrication to ensure high standards and quality. Working knowledge of oil and gas/marine and structural fabrication works and standards.
- Act with honesty, integrity and accountability
- Ability to work well in a team
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
An NC/HNC in welding/fabrication preferred but not essential at least 4 years’ experience in the above role.
Broad knowledge of welding and fabrication operation and procedures as required for the role and may include:
- Manual Metal Arc (MMA)
- Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
- Metal Active/Metal Inert Gas (MAG/MIG)
- Gas shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Oxy-Acetylene cutting/welding
- Machine/workshop power tools and machinery.
Experienced working with a variety of materials to include mild steel, austenitic stainless steel and aluminium.
Physical Demands
This role is physically demanding as you will be involved in heavy Fabrication and welding projects. You may be required to work in every kind of weather on site and offshore. We will also require confined space and working at hights in this role.
Work Environment
Onshore workshop, site welding/fabrication and offshore, mobilisations and demobilisations when required. Traveling abroad may be required.
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 Malin Group'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 £25,087 - £33,706 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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