Shipyard Plater & Fabricator — Immediate Start, Long-Term

MDE UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK in Belfast is recruiting experienced Platers, Steelworkers and Fabricators for a major shipbuilding requirement. The initial 3–4 month project offers a gross rate of £28.02/hour PAYE (incl.

holiday) with overtime at £42.03/hour, and weekly value estimates of £1,947.50–£2,577.95 depending on hours worked. Successful candidates may transition to a longer-term shipbuilding programme in Belfast, with potential continuity for 6–8 years as work increases.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Heavy engineering, marine or shipbuilding experience preferred.
• Candidates must be able to complete the required onboarding and security clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of structural steel.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Marking out, cutting and forming steel; fabrication of brackets, supports, walkways and structural components.
• Tack welding, grinding and preparation work as required.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Tack welding

Grinding

Structural fabrication

Teamwork

Job description

Navantia UK in Belfast is recruiting experienced Platers, Steelworkers and Fabricators for a major shipbuilding requirement. The initial 3–4 month project offers a gross rate of £28.02/hour PAYE (incl.

holiday) with overtime at £42.03/hour, and weekly value estimates of £1,947.50–£2,577.95 depending on hours worked. Successful candidates may transition to a longer-term shipbuilding programme in Belfast, with potential continuity for 6–8 years as work increases.