Plater/Fabricator

We are recruiting experienced Fabricators to join a major UK submarine refit programme. You will undertake high-integrity fabrication, structural repairs, modifications and steelwork installation on complex naval platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project offering attractive rates, accommodation, and the chance to work on critical defence assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, fit and install structural steelwork in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Mark out, cut, burn, form and straighten plate and structural sections using oxy-fuel, plasma, grinders and associated fabrication tools.
• Carry out structural repairs, renewals and modifications to submarine hulls, frames, bulkheads, decks and internal structures.
• Work to tight tolerances within confined spaces and submarine compartments.
• Utilise jigs, fixtures and templates to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, weld symbols and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with welders, mechanical fitters, pipefitters and NDT personnel to achieve production and project targets.
• Ensure compliance with all MOD, dockyard and site safety procedures, including confined-space and hot-work controls.
• Conduct self-inspection of completed work prior to QA and NDT inspection.
• Support problem-solving activities and contribute to efficient workflow throughout refit phases.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess demonstrable experience in one or more of the following:

• Submarine or warship refit, maintenance or repair programmes.
• Working with high-grade naval steels and pressure-bearing structures.
• Structural alignment, hull integrity or modular construction projects.
• Secure defence environments and confined-space working.
• Heavy structural fabrication, shipbuilding, marine engineering or defence-related projects.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) Clearance.

• Existing SC Clearance holders may be able to transfer their clearance through UKSV.
• Candidates who do not currently hold SC Clearance can be sponsored through the clearance process following successful selection.
• You may be able to start once BPSS has been issues and SC is underway.

Shift Rotation

This position operates on a full rotating shift pattern, including days, backs and weekend coverage.

Rotation includes:

• Monday to Friday - Day Shift
• Monday to Friday - Back Shift
• Monday to Saturday - Day Shift
• Sunday to Thursday - Back Shift

Regular weekends off are built into the rotation schedule.

Pay Rates

Umbrella

• Days: 32.50/h
• Backs: 40.00/h
• Sunday & Weekday Nights: 41.00/h
• Sunday Back/Nights: 44.50/h

PAYE

Holiday pay can be accrued or paid in advance.

• Days: 24.27/h plus 2.93 holiday pay
• Backs: 29.87/h plus 3.60 holiday pay
• Sunday & Weekday Nights: 30.61/h plus 3.69 holiday pay
• Sunday Back/Nights: 33.23/h plus 4.01 holiday pay

Benefits

• Accommodation provided by the client.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Competitive pay rates and shift enhancements.
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant defence programme.
• Support with Security Clearance application where required.

If you have previous submarine, naval, shipbuilding or heavy fabrication experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you!

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