Plater/Fabricator

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

Plater / Fabricator

Location: Navantia UK, Methil, Fife

Contract: Expected duration of 10+ months, with scope for extension

Opportunity: Contract and temporary to permanent opportunities

Payment: PAYE

Expected working hours: 12-hour shifts, Sunday to Friday. Saturday working on request and subject to workload.

Shifts: Days and nights, with 12-hour night shifts available immediately

Holiday: Paid holiday entitlement

MDE is the sole recruitment supplier for these roles at Navantia UK's Methil site. We are recruiting experienced Platers / Fabricators to support a barge fabrication project.

The role involves fabricating and assembling substantial structural steel components. The contract is expected to run for 10+ months, with scope for extension. Temporary to permanent opportunities are also available, subject to performance and client requirements.

We welcome applications from suitable local candidates and those willing to travel.

Pay Rates

• Day shift: £22.89 per hour for the first 37.5 hours worked each week.
• Night shift: £29.76 per hour for the first 37.5 hours worked each week, calculated at 1.30× the basic day rate.
• Overtime: £36.62 per hour after 37.5 hours per week, on either shift.

Overtime is calculated at 1.60× the basic day rate. The night premium is not added to the overtime rate. Hourly rates are rounded to the nearest penny.

All rates are gross before PAYE deductions and exclude holiday pay. Paid holiday entitlement is provided separately.

Example Weekly Earnings - Days

• 67.5 paid hours: £1,956.98, or £2,226.98 including the applicable lodging allowance.
• 78.75 paid hours: £2,368.95, or £2,683.95 including the applicable lodging allowance.

Example Weekly Earnings - Nights

• 67.5 paid hours: £2,214.60, or £2,484.60 including the applicable lodging allowance.
• 78.75 paid hours: £2,626.58, or £2,941.58 including the applicable lodging allowance.

Examples include 37.5 hours at the applicable day or night rate, plus 30 overtime hours for a 67.5-hour week or 41.25 overtime hours for a 78.75-hour week.

Travelling totals include £45 per qualifying day: £270 for 6 days (67.5 hours) or £315 for 7 days (78.75 hours). Working 7 days depends on Saturday availability.

The lodging allowance is available to eligible workers whose permanent home address is more than 50 miles from site. It is taxable and payable only for qualifying days actually worked.

All examples are gross before PAYE deductions, exclude holiday pay and depend on actual paid hours, shifts and qualifying lodging days.

Key Responsibilities

• The role involves heavy structural fabrication and assembly for the barge project. Duties include:
• Fabricating and assembling structural steel
• 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

Previous marine or shipbuilding experience would be beneficial. Candidates with strong heavy engineering and structural fabrication backgrounds will also be considered.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade or time-served experience
• Strong Plater / Fabricator / Steelworker experience
• Structural steel fabrication experience
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Ability to work to specifications and check dimensions accurately
• Heavy engineering, marine or shipbuilding experience preferred
• Good safety awareness and a reliable approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team