Plater

Morson Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank holi-d

Job summary

Morson Group in Glasgow is recruiting skilled platers for a 12-month shipbuilding contract, offering real ship work rather than bench parts. You will fabricate, assemble and install key vessel components to exacting standards in a live yard environment.

Candidates should be able to read fabrication drawings, demonstrate hands-on fabrication and assembly skills, and follow safety procedures. Overtime is available and 33 days holiday are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to read fabrication & installation drawings.
• Strong hands‑on fabrication and assembly skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Solid awareness of safety, health & environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, assembling and installing key ship components to the highest standards.
• Marking off materials.
• Building ship structures (shells, decks, bulkheads & more).
• Fabricating items like ladders, panels & flooring.
• Installing hatches, watertight doors & onboard equipment.
• Using machinery for rolling, cutting & forming materials.
• Preparing vessels for launch and sea trials.
• Docking work, plate prep, pressure testing & fitting.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

Hands-on fabrication

Manufacturing processes

Safety awareness

Job description

Ready to Build Something Massive? Join the Shipyard Crew in Glasgow!

Morson is on the lookout for skilled Platers to join an exciting shipbuilding project in Glasgow — and this isn’t just any job. It’s your chance to help bring world-class vessels to life!

12-month contracts with strong potential for extension

Work on real ships, not just parts on a bench

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll be at the heart of the action — fabricating, assembling, and installing key ship components to the highest standards.
• Your day-to-day could include:
• Marking off materials
• Building ship structures (shells, decks, bulkheads & more)
• Fabricating items like ladders, panels & flooring
• Installing hatches, watertight doors & onboard equipment
• Using machinery for rolling, cutting & forming materials
• Preparing vessels for launch and sea trials
• Docking work, plate prep, pressure testing & fitting

What You’ll Need

• Ability to read fabrication & installation drawings
• Strong hands‑on fabrication and assembly skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Solid awareness of safety, health & environmental risks

Pay Rates (PAYE)

Days:

• Locals: £20.80/hr
• Non-locals: £28.80/hr

Nights:

• Locals: £27.66/hr
• Non-locals: £35.66/hr

Umbrella rates available (ask for full rate card)

What’s in It for You?

• Minimum 37 hours per week
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Important Info

• Trade test & security clearance required