Sheet Metal Worker/Light Fabricator/Welder

Orion Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious marine engineering firm in Glasgow seeks experienced Sheet Metal Worker/Light Fabricator/Welder for a key Naval Project. The role involves fabricating and installing parts using various tools while adhering to SHE regulations. Candidates need trade papers and sheet metal experience. Competitive pay rates and shift options available, with additional allowances for travel.

Benefits

Highly competitive rates

Radius allowance of £8.00 per hour

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold appropriate trade papers.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication required.
• Must understand SHE regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Comply with SHE regulations at all times.
• Fabricate and install ship parts per trade.
• Use various tools to complete fabrication tasks.

Skills

Trade Papers (SVQ, NVQ, National Certificate, Modern Apprenticeship, SJIB/Gold card)

Sheet Metal experience

Working at height/confined space

Understanding of SHE Induction and COSHH risk

Fabrication and installation drawings

Hand skills for assembly and fabrication

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker / Light Fabricator / Welder

Location - Scotstoun, Glasgow

1 year+ contract

Highly competitive rates (Standard 36 + overtime)

Our client, a highly successful and prestigious Marine Engineering Business is seeking to source Sheet Metal Worker/Light Fabricator/Welders for a large Naval Project for minimum 1 year contract.

Candidate Requirements

• Trade Papers (SVQ, NVQ, National Certificate, Modern Apprenticeship, SJIB/Gold card) are required and trade tests are done on first day followed by H&S inductions.
• Candidates will be considered with SVQ Level 3 with any trade with Sheet Metal experience
• Comfortable at working at height/confined space
• Clear understanding of SHE Induction, COSHH risk awareness and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of fabrication and installation drawings
• Hand skills required for assembly and fabrication purposes

Core Responsibilities

• To comply with SHE regulations at all times
• Fabricating, assembling and installing parts of the ship, dependant on their trade
• Using a range of hand and mechanical tools and equipment to complete fabrication activities
• Workshop work
• Fabrication of ventilation systems i.e. spiral and box vents using drawings and a range of hand tools.
• Fabrication of sheet metal furniture i.e. Lockers, cabinets, store modules using drawings and a range of mechanical and hand tools
• Workshop focussed on Fabrication of metal work for Ventilation system or Ship furniture
• On ship - installation of metal work
• To deploy their skills to the very best of their ability in aid of delivering the highest standard of product possible

Shift Schedule & Rates

Dayshift 0700 - 1630 (Mon-Thurs)

• Standard 36 - PAYE rate £20.10 + holiday pay / Umbrella £26.90
• Weekday & Sat Overtime - PAYE £30.15 + holiday pay / Umbrella £38.40
• Sunday - PAYE £40.20 + holiday pay /Umbrella £50.98

Backshift 1400 - 23.30 & Nightshift 20.30 - 0600 (Mon-Thurs)

• Standard 36 - PAYE rate £26.73 + holiday pay / Umbrella £35.67
• Weekday & Sat Overtime - PAYE £30.15 + holiday pay / Umbrella £38.40
• Sunday - PAYE £40.20 + holiday pay /Umbrella £50.98

Radius Allowance

Radius allowance of £8.00 per hour on standard 36 for candidates 39 miles+.

Security Clearance

Ability to satisfy Baseline Security clearance and Disclosure Scotland are mandatory for this key role.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.