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: BraveHeartAuto@gmail.com
• 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: BraveHeartAuto@gmail.com
• 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
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What is the National Living Wage for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of April 2026 according to the latest rate update. Welders working overtime must receive 1.5 times this rate for hours beyond 40 per week. Employers in construction must also pay the Construction Industry Scheme deductions on top of this base rate.
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What visa and sponsorship salary threshold applies to overseas welders seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Overseas welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211, whichever is higher, as of 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application. Dependants are permitted only if the main applicant meets the £38,700 threshold.
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What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders must hold at least an NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent plus 2 years of verifiable experience in coded welding processes such as MIG, TIG or MMA. Employers in regulated sectors require current CSWIP or ASME certification valid for the specific material and position. No formal degree is mandated but apprenticeships must be completed through an approved provider registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
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Which documents are needed when applying for welder positions through the UK government apprenticeship or job schemes in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, National Insurance number, proof of NVQ Level 3 or CSWIP certificate, and a completed application via the Find a Job service by 31 March 2026 for the April intake. Right to work evidence and a Disclosure and Barring Service check dated within the last 12 months are mandatory for construction sites. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5MB each.
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