Sheet Metal Worker/ Light Fabricator/ Welder

Orion Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group in Glasgow is recruiting for Sheet Metal Workers, Light Fabricators and Welders to join our site-based team on naval vessel fabrication projects. You will fabricate, assemble and install metal sections, read drawings, and use hand and power tools in a demanding, safety-conscious environment.

We value strong practical skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship while adhering to COSHH and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipbuilding or related fabrication environment.
• Strong practical hand skills for manufacturing and installation.
• Ability to understand and interpret manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Experience using fabrication tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures (COSHH) and risk awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work in confined spaces and/or at height.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Modern Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, assembling, and installing sections of naval vessels.
• Manufacturing and installing sheet metal furniture, including lockers, cabinets, and storage modules.
• Fabricating and installing furniture and ventilation systems.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using a range of hand and power tools.
• Fitting and securing fabricated components accurately.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Working safely in line with site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Maintaining high-quality standards throughout all fabrication activities.
• Producing accurate, well-finished work that meets required engineering standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Hand skills

Drawings interpretation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Sheet Metal Workers/ Light Fabricators/ Welders

Location: Glasgow - Site Based

Main Duties

• Fabricating, assembling, and installing sections of naval vessels
• Manufacturing and installing sheet metal furniture, including lockers, cabinets, and storage modules
• Fabricating and installing furniture and ventilation systems
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using a range of hand and power tools
• Fitting and securing fabricated components accurately
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Working safely in line with site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements
• Maintaining high-quality standards throughout all fabrication activities
• Producing accurate, well-finished work that meets required engineering standards and customer expectations

Experience and Skills Required

• Experience in shipbuilding, light fabrication, heavy fabrication, or a similar manufacturing/construction environment
• Strong practical hand skills for manufacturing and installation activities
• The ability to understand and interpret manufacturing and installation drawings
• Experience using fabrication tools and equipment
• Knowledge of engineering standards and manufacturing processes
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures, COSHH requirements and workplace risk awareness
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• The flexibility to work in confined spaces and/or at height when required
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Modern Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent

Security Requirements

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must, as a minimum, be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Many positions also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants typically need 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the required clearance level, to enable appropriate security checks to be completed.

If you have the skills and experience required to contribute to the delivery of advanced naval vessels, we would welcome your application.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables