Welder or Fabricator (Aluminium) - Wight Shipyard Company

Job Posted: 24 September 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Marine

What we are looking for:

A skilled and time served aluminum fabricators or welders, who have proven experience in working to high standards and in accordance with all aspects of the relevant health and safety procedures.  

Job Summary

You will work as part of a team large skilled team. You will be responsible for executing your duty according to welding procedures and producing a high quality of welding or fabrication on each allocated project under the direction of the Supervisor.

Responsibilities Include:

·        Set up welding machines according to the individual project requirement or using a Welding Procedure Specification.

·        Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements / or construction.

·        MIG welding Aluminium 5083 plate 6082 extrusion and should have had previous Butt-welding coding’s with Lloyds /DNV BV.

·        Welding components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.

·        Ensure work is done safely and adheres to stringent quality standards.

·        Follow, create, and help maintain Welding Procedure Specifications.

·        Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.

·        Assemble items as instructed by supervisor.

·        Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.

·        Follow all company rules and policies.

·        Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.

·        Follow all safety rules and quality standards.

·        Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency

Hours: 40 hours per week 07:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 13:00 Friday.

Benefits include: Highly competitive salary; Company Pension; Discounted ferry travel; Private Medical Insurance

About Wight Shipyard Co

Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) is Europe's leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located on Isle of Wight. With first class managerial, design and technical expertise WSC has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector, delivering high-performance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.

The company became part of the OCEA Group in July 2022. The business, which will operate as the UK subsidiary of OCEA Group, is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years with WSC’s existing successes in export markets benefiting from the Group’s reach, know-how and experience.  In this environment, employees will need to be versatile, adaptable and flexible as role responsibilities will change as the company evolves.