Plater Fabricator

Abacus; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Plater Fabricators for a permanent role in Portsmouth. This exciting opportunity involves working on various vessels, including fabricating new structures and performing repairs. The ideal candidate will have completed a trade apprenticeship and possess experience in light and heavy fabrication, as well as the ability to work from technical drawings. With a competitive salary and a generous employment package, this role offers a chance to contribute to significant projects in the marine and construction sectors. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in light and heavy fabrication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new structures and modify existing ones on vessels.
• Work from drawings and use a range of hand tools and equipment.

Skills

Light and heavy fabrication

Working from drawings

Hand tools and equipment

Industry experience (Marine, Oil & Gas, Heavy Construction)

Working at heights and confined spaces

Education

Trade apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in an associated Trade

Job description

Kinetic are seeking to recruit experienced Plater Fabricators for a permanent role in Portsmouth. The roles are PERMANENT and pay £34,460 p.a on DAYS working Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.15pm & Friday 7.30am -12.30pm.

The role will be undertaken out on vessels that are either alongside, in dry dock, under deep maintenance or in hangers and workshops.

Projects will include fabricating new structures, removing and replacing decks and bulkheads for engine and equipment repairs and modifications, this includes light and heavy fabrication work. Working from drawings through to manufacture.

Skills & Experience

• Have completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship, naval equivalent qualifications, or qualifications (NVQ Level 3 in an associated Trade)
• Experience in light and heavy fabrication (plating)
• Be competent in working from drawings using a wide range of hand tools and equipment.
• Industry Experience - Marine, Oil & Gas, Heavy Construction, Rolling Stock.
• Prepared to work at heights and confined spaces.

The role attracts a base salary of £34,460 pa. In addition, the position includes a generous employment package.

If you are interested in the Plater/Fabricator roles, please apply and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile.

Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing