At a Glance
- Tasks: Mark, cut, and assemble steel components for exciting marine and defence projects.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the marine and heavy engineering industry.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel allowances, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Long-term career prospects in a thriving engineering market.
- Why this job: Be part of large-scale engineering projects that make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in fabrication and a passion for precision and safety.
The predicted salary is between 24.88 - 24.88 £ per hour.
Location: South West / North Devon
Employment type: Long term PAYE opportunity
Industry: Marine, defence and heavy engineering
Pay: £24.88 per hour PAYE
£37.32 per hour overtime after 40 hours per week
£33.09 per hour nights
£400 weekly travel and lodge allowance
Estimated gross weekly earnings:
- 45 hours days: £1,581.80 per week
- 67 hours days: £2,402.84 per week
- 45 hours nights: £1,910.22 per week
- 67 hours nights: £2,731.26 per week
We are looking to speak with experienced Platers and Fabricators for upcoming long-term engineering work in the South West. This opportunity would suit candidates with a background in marine, defence, dockyard, shipbuilding, ship repair, structural fabrication or heavy engineering. The South West has a strong long-term marine and defence engineering market, including major dockyard and infrastructure activity around Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. The work is expected to suit experienced tradespeople who are comfortable working on large-scale engineering programmes where accuracy, safety and quality are essential.
Key duties:
- Marking out, cutting and preparing steel plate and structural components
- Fabricating and assembling components from engineering drawings
- Fitting plates, stiffeners, brackets, frames and structural sections
- Carrying out dimensional checks before welding
Plater / Fabricator employer: Anonymous
Join a leading employer in the marine and defence engineering sector, where your skills as a Plater / Fabricator will be valued and rewarded. With competitive pay rates, generous travel and lodge allowances, and a commitment to employee growth, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Located in the South West, you'll be part of a dynamic team contributing to significant engineering projects, ensuring both personal and professional development in a thriving industry.
