Welder Portsmouth
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Position Overview & Specifications
Would you like to work in a sector that let’s face it isn’t going anywhere? The Marine sector is thriving and now HMNB in Portsmouth is looking for Welders to join the base to work on Prestigious Naval Ships.
This environment won’t phase you as you will have some Ship experience, perhaps in another dockyard around the UK?
This will be to support a very busy period in the Portsmouth Dockyard. Due to the level of Security Clearance needed, you must hold or be willing to undergo an MoD security clearance to support your application. Information required will be 5 years of home addresses and 3 years of employment history. You must also hold valid ID ideally with your current address on.
Shift NL
Pay
SDT
£ 32.70
O/T Mon-Fri
£ 32.55
Saturday
£ 32.55
Sunday
£ 40.42
Early Shift
£ 36.00
Back Shift
£ 37.00
Night Shift
£ 36.00
Please note: In order to qualify for these rates you must be able to prove you live 39+ miles away from Portsmouth Naval Base. This will need to be proved with a utility bill dated within the last 3 months OR current years council tax bill.
*There are alternative rates for locals.
This is a great opportunity to obtain SC Clearance if you do not already hold it, this clearance opens so many doors in the MOD sector.
This is an opportunity for on-going work in a very busy HMNB Dockyard.
Requirements:
-NVQ Level 3 or equivalent essential
- Marine experience is essential upon naval ships
- Codings from previous employers advantageous
- Must be willing to obtain a DBS
- Must be willing to undergo a drugs and alcohol test
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £32.55-£40.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Welder Portsmouth
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
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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 £33 - £40 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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