Shipfitter

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Ship Fitter / Fabricator to support fabrication, assembly, installation, and outfitting of large steel structures in a marine and heavy engineering environment.

Key tasks include marking off materials from drawings, assembling decks and frames, and operating rolling, cutting and drilling machinery while mentoring apprentices and upholding SHE standards.

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and installing steel structures within a marine/heavy engineering environment.
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Responsibilities

• Mark off and prepare materials from drawings.
• Assemble and install steel structures like decks, frames, and shell sections.
• Fit, align, and fair steelwork using appropriate tools.
• Fabricate/install components such as access platforms and ladders.
• Operate fabrication machinery (rolling, flanging, cutting, drilling).
• Prepare plates, grind, cut, test, and fit.
• Support launch, docking, commissioning and testing.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other trades to solve production challenges.
• Mentor apprentices and share trade knowledge.

Skills

Fabrication drawings

Manufacturing processes

SHE awareness

Ship fitting

Quality tolerances

Hand skills

Communication

Education

Recognised trade papers / apprenticeship

Tools

Rolling equipment

Cutting tools

Drilling equipment

Grinding tools

Job description

Ship Fitter - Govan

We are seeking an experienced Ship Fitter / Fabricator to support the fabrication, assembly, installation, and outfitting of large steel structures within a marine and heavy engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mark off and prepare materials in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble and install steel structures, including decks, bulkheads, frames, longitudinals, and shell sections.
• Fit, align, and fair steelwork using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Fabricate and install structural and outfitting components such as access platforms, ladders, flooring systems, hatches, doors, and equipment supports.
• Operate fabrication machinery, including rolling, flanging, cutting, and drilling equipment.
• Carry out plate preparation, grinding, cutting, pressure testing, and fitting activities.
• Support launch, docking, commissioning, and testing activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and other trades to resolve practical production challenges.
• Assist in mentoring apprentices and sharing trade knowledge.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good understanding of fabrication and installation drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes within a heavy engineering environment.
• Strong awareness of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements.
• Good knowledge of ship fitting, structural assembly, or a related trade.
• Understanding of quality standards and work tolerances.
• Strong practical hand skills for fabrication and assembly activities.
• Effective communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

• Recognised trade papers, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant safety certifications, including SHE induction, COSHH awareness, Working at Height, or equivalent.