Shipbuilding Fabricator & Plater – Skilled & Precise

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Plater in Glasgow on a contract basis. The role focuses on assembling, installing, and outfitting complex ship structures to high-quality standards, with strong drawing interpretation and SHE compliance required.

You will work hands-on in a production-driven maritime environment, coordinating with teams to deliver on time and to specification. The position emphasizes safety consciousness, teamwork, and the ability to work both independently and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fabrication and installation drawings.
• Experience in shipbuilding or heavy engineering.
• Clear SHE risk awareness.
• Practical fabrication and assembly skills.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing work practices.

Responsibilities

• Comply with SHE regulations and safe working practices.
• Marking-off materials and interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Assemble ship structures including shell, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals.
• Fit and fair steelwork using fairing aids.
• Fabricate ship components including seats, ladders, panels and flooring.
• Outfitting activities including installation of hatches and watertight doors.
• Operate rolling, flanging and cutting machinery; carry out plate prep with oxy-fuel cutting and grinding.
• Support ship docking, pressure testing, drilling and lock fitting activities; prepare vessels for launch and sea trials.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production targets; engage with supervisors and other trades.

Skills

Fabrication drawings

Shipbuilding knowledge

SHE awareness

Fabrication skills

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring apprentices

Job description

HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Plater in Glasgow on a contract basis. The role focuses on assembling, installing, and outfitting complex ship structures to high-quality standards, with strong drawing interpretation and SHE compliance required.

You will work hands-on in a production-driven maritime environment, coordinating with teams to deliver on time and to specification. The position emphasizes safety consciousness, teamwork, and the ability to work both independently and