Plater/Fabricator
1 day ago
Plymouth
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. • 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. 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. 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. 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. • Days: £32.50/h, • Backs: £40.00/h, • Sunday & Weekday Nights: £41.00/h, • Sunday Back/Nights: £44.50/h 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, • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr