Shipyard Plater – Build World‑Class Vessels in Glasgow

Morson Edge; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Glasgow is recruiting Platers for a shipbuilding project. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension, working on real ships and related structures.

You will fabricate, assemble, and install ship components to exacting standards, reading drawings and following manufacturing processes, with emphasis on safety and adherence to environmental risks. Seasonal shifts and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read fabrication & installation drawings.
• Strong hands-on fabrication and assembly skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Solid awareness of safety, health & environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, assembling, and installing key ship components to the highest standards.
• Marking off materials.
• Building ship shells, decks, bulkheads & more.
• Fabricating ladders, panels & flooring.
• Installing hatches, watertight doors & onboard equipment.
• Using machinery for rolling, cutting & forming materials.
• Preparing vessels for launch and sea trials.
• Docking work, plate prep, pressure testing & fitting.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication & assembly

Safety awareness

Manufacturing processes

Tools

Machinery operation

Rolling/Cutting/Forming

Job description

Morson Edge in Glasgow is recruiting Platers for a shipbuilding project. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension, working on real ships and related structures.

You will fabricate, assemble, and install ship components to exacting standards, reading drawings and following manufacturing processes, with emphasis on safety and adherence to environmental risks. Seasonal shifts and overtime may apply.