Fabricator / Plater

Mane Contract Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,759 - 42,484; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow seeks experienced Platers/Fabricators to join a long-term defence project in shipbuilding. You will work on heavy fabrication of complex steel structures, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates must hold recognized trade qualifications and be ready to undergo security screening. Competitive salary with shift allowances available.

Qualifications

• Strong background in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, or large-scale industrial engineering.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and busy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and work from complex technical and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Heavy fabrication and plating of structural steel sections.
• Forming, cutting, and shaping plate to tight tolerances.
• Assembling and tack-welding structural units and components.

Skills

Heavy fabrication experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of SHE/COSHH

Education

Recognised Trade Papers/Modern Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced Platers / Fabricators to join a major long‑term defence project. This is high‑impact, heavy‑industry work at the forefront of UK shipbuilding. You'll be part of an established fabrication team, building and shaping large, complex steel structures.

Salary: £38,622 + up to 33% shift allowance + overtime
Shift Patterns: Mon‑Thurs days or nights, or a 3‑day compressed weekend shift (Fri‑Sun)

Responsibilities

• Heavy fabrication and plating of structural steel sections.
• Forming, cutting, burning, and shaping plate to tight tolerances using heavy workshop equipment.
• Assembling, aligning, and tack‑welding structural units, bulkheads, foundations, and outfitting components.
• Reading and working from complex technical and fabrication drawings.
• Fitting a variety of ship structures, including bulkheads, deck structures, penetrations, supports, and access systems.
• Using oxy‑acetylene cutting gear, grinders, plasma equipment, and other fabrication tools safely and effectively.
• Ensuring all work meets strict defence, safety, and quality standards.

What you’ll bring

• Recognised Trade Papers / Modern Apprenticeship Certificate essential (L3 SVQ/NVQ or L3 C&G).
• Strong background in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, offshore, oil & gas, or large‑scale industrial engineering.
• Solid knowledge of SHE, COSHH, and general site safety regulations.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at height, and in a busy industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in delivering high‑quality fabrication work.

Security requirements

All applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years minimum and be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening.