Fabricator Plater

Aeropeople Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defense contractor in Glasgow seeks a skilled Fabricator-Plater. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, using various fabrication methods, and working in shifts. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in fabrication, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality assurance. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including a shift allowance and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working pattern

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must provide Modern Apprenticeship certificate.
• Current knowledge and experience in fabrication.
• Ability to perform tack welding.
• Oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting skills required.
• Clear understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings.
• Prepare plates using cutting and grinding methods.
• Assemble ship structures including shells and bulkheads.
• Utilize machine tools for forming materials.

Skills

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Fabrication experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Tack welding ability

Oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting ability

Understanding of SHE and risk assessment

Safety certification

Comfortable working in confined spaces

Background in a major construction environment

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Fabricator- Plater

Salary: £38,662 per annum + shift allowance + overtime

Location: Glasgow

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Fabricator- Plater. The role will be based in Glasgow and will require the successful candidate to be on site full time working a varied shift pattern.

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

The company is at the forefront of designing and building world‑leading naval ships. Their work is vital to supporting the security and defence of nations around the globe and they pride themselves on delivering high‑quality and innovative solutions. As part of a growing team, they are looking for a talented and experienced Fabricator Plater to join them in delivering Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

In the Fabricator team, they are doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, the team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts.

Shift Patterns

• Day Shift: Monday‑Thursday 7:00am‑4:30pm
• Night Shift: Monday‑Thursday 8:30pm‑6:00am
• Weekend Shift: Friday‑Sunday 7:00am‑7:30pm

Overtime is also available – please see rates of pay below in the “Benefits” section.

Main Responsibilities

• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Marking‑off materials
• Plate preparation, using different methods (oxy‑fuel gas cutting & hand grinding)
• Assembling ship structures (shells, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals)
• Fits, fairings and tack welds steelwork using fairing aids
• Fabrication of ship items – seats, ladders, false flooring & panels
• Outfitting ship items, fitting hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats & false flooring
• Forming material using machine tools – rolling, flanging & cutting machines (guillotine, cropper mechanical saw)

Benefits

• Shift allowance of 33% on both night and weekend shifts
• Overtime pay rates:
  • Monday‑Thursday: 1.33 (time and a 3rd)
  • Friday: 1.5 (time and a half for first 4 hours and 2.00 (double time) thereafter)
  • Saturday: 1.5 (time and a half)
  • Sunday: 2.00 (double time)
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 14% combined
• Flexible working pattern including working from home / flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays – 26 days after 5 years’ service / 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Shared incentive plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance (you and your spouse/partner) – 6 × salary
• Ill‑health income protection / private medical insurance – 50% of salary

About You

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (must provide papers) and minimum SVQ 3 or equivalent
• Current knowledge and experience in fabrication
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Tack welding ability
• Oxy‑fuel and/or plasma cutting ability
• Clear understanding of SHE and risk assessment
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height
• Safety certification – e.g. SHE induction, risk assessment, working at height, etc.
• Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment
• Must be eligible to apply for SC clearance, hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople

Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive and defence industries. We have the insight and know‑how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division – encompassing aircraft line maintenance services and continuing airworthiness maintenance organisation (CAMO) – combined with our aviation training division offering technical training aircraft courses.