Fabricator-Plater: Naval Ship Structures (Day/Night Shifts)

Aeropeople Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,795 - 42,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Enhanced Pension scheme

Job summary

Aeropeople Ltd is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Plater for an on-site role in Glasgow. The position involves varied shift patterns (day, night, weekend) and requires attendance at a trade test in Glasgow.

You will work within a world‑leading defence/aerospace environment delivering structural components for naval ships. Key responsibilities include plate fabrication, assembly and welding of ship structures, plus operation of machine tools and safe work practices; eligibility for SC

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate and SVQ3 or equivalent; papers to be provided.
• Tack welding ability.
• Oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting ability.
• Understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height.
• Safety certifications such as SHE Induction and Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Marking off materials.
• Plate preparation using oxy-fuel cutting and grinding.
• Assembling ship structures: shells, decks, bulkheads, frames, longitudinals.
• Welding and fairing of steelwork; fit, fair and tack welds.
• Fabrication of ship items such as seats, ladders, false flooring and panels.
• Outfitting ships items; fitting hatches, watertight doors and equipment seats.
• Forming material with machine tools: rolling, flanging, cutting machines.
• Operate across day, night and weekend shifts; shift allowance applies.
• Overtime pay rates apply per schedule.

Skills

Fabrication

Tack welding

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Safety awareness

Education

Modern Apprenticeship / SVQ3

Job description

Aeropeople Ltd is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Plater for an on-site role in Glasgow. The position involves varied shift patterns (day, night, weekend) and requires attendance at a trade test in Glasgow.

You will work within a world‑leading defence/aerospace environment delivering structural components for naval ships. Key responsibilities include plate fabrication, assembly and welding of ship structures, plus operation of machine tools and safe work practices; eligibility for SC