Barge Plater/Fabricator - 12h Shifts, Nights, Temp-to-Perm

MDE Consultants Ltd; Methil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging allowance (where applicable)

Job summary

Navantia UK in Methil, Fife is recruiting Plater/Fabricator for a barge fabrication project on a long-term contract with extension potential. The role involves fabricating and assembling substantial structural steel components, reading engineering drawings, and meeting tight quality and safety targets.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade or time-served experience, with strong heavy engineering/fabrication background.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade or time-served experience.
• Strong Plater / Fabricator / Steelworker experience.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling structural steel for the barge project.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Marking out, cutting and forming steel.
• Fabricating brackets, supports and structural components.
• Fitting and aligning components ready for welding.
• Checking dimensions and the quality of completed assemblies.
• Tack welding, grinding and preparation work where required.
• Working alongside Welders and other fabrication trades.
• Meeting quality, safety and production targets.

Skills

Plating

Reading drawings

Heavy engineering

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade

Job description

Navantia UK in Methil, Fife is recruiting Plater/Fabricator for a barge fabrication project on a long-term contract with extension potential. The role involves fabricating and assembling substantial structural steel components, reading engineering drawings, and meeting tight quality and safety targets.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade or time-served experience, with strong heavy engineering/fabrication background.