Welder

Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 4 month initial contract (potential for extension), on site in Portsmouth Dockyard. We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry Salary: Local contractors Standard: PAYE: 23.02 (including holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £26.89 Nightshift: PAYE: £29.93 (including Holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £34.87 Travelling contractors Standard: PAYE: £32.19 (including holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £37.75 Nightshift: PAYE: £39.09 (including holiday pay), UMBRELLA: £45.73 Job Description: Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium) Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, FCAW Welding butts and fillets to a high standard Main process – FCAW / MMA Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control Your Skills and requirements: Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers) Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment Flux core arc welding experience Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-10mm range Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness Background in major construction / manufacturing environment Welding with MCAW consumables Welding aluminium with MIG process Welding with automated equipment Benefits: - Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project - Opportunities to go permanent - Provide security for our country and allies for decades to come Candidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request. Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)

Location: Portsmouth, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/8/2025