Platers

Morson Talent; Belfast City District, Methil, North Devon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting experienced Platers to work on major naval, marine and shipbuilding projects across Belfast and Methil (Fife), with travel to North Devon considered. Immediate starts subject to BPSS Security Clearance.

You will perform steel fabrication and assembly, reading drawings, and operate fabrication machinery. We offer a 3‑month rolling contract with strong extension potential, and competitive day and night rates with travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipbuilding, marine, offshore or heavy engineering environments.
• BPSS Security Clearance onboarding requirement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manual and machine steel fabrication.
• Assembling components into units, blocks and ship structures.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and working with structural steel.
• Operating fabrication machinery and workshop cranes.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced Platers to join major naval, marine and shipbuilding projects across Belfast, Methil (Fife) and North Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Platers looking for long‑term work within the shipbuilding and heavy engineering sectors, with immediate starts available subject to BPSS Security Clearance.

THE ROLE

As a Plater, you will be responsible for steel fabrication and assembly across a range of naval, marine and new‑build shipbuilding projects.

Duties will include:

• Manual and machine steel fabrication
• Assembling components into units, blocks and ship structures
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings
• Working with structural steel
• Operating fabrication machinery and workshop cranes
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet production targets

We are looking for Platers with experience in shipbuilding, marine, offshore or heavy engineering environments.

LOCATIONS

• Belfast
• Methil, Fife

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• 3-month rolling contract with a strong likelihood of extension
• Up to 60 hours per week may be available dependant on project requirements
• Competitive day and night shift rates
• Enhanced overtime and weekend rates
• Travel allowance available for eligible candidates
• Long‑term opportunities on major naval and marine programmes

PAY RATES

PAYE – DAY SHIFT

Plus £8.90 per hour travel allowance, up to 40 hours per week (£356 maximum per week)

PAYE – NIGHT SHIFT

Plus £8.90 per hour travel allowance, up to 40 hours per week (£356 maximum per week)

UMBRELLA – DAY SHIFT

£32.38 per hour

Plus £11.68 per hour travel allowance, up to 40 hours per week (£467.20 maximum per week)

UMBRELLA – NIGHT SHIFT

£43.30 per hour

Plus £11.68 per hour travel allowance, up to 40 hours per week (£467.20 maximum per week)

Travel allowance is payable to candidates living 39 miles or more from site, subject to the applicable terms.

All successful applicants will be required to complete BPSS Security Clearance as part of the onboarding process.

Long‑term work, competitive rates and the opportunity to work on high‑profile naval and marine shipbuilding programmes.

Experienced Platers are encouraged to apply.