We are recruiting experienced Fabricators to join a major UK submarine refit programme. You will undertake high-integrity fabrication, structural repairs, modifications and steelwork installation on complex naval platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project offering attractive rates, accommodation, and the chance to work on critical defence assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, fit and install structural steelwork in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Mark out, cut, burn, form and straighten plate and structural sections using oxy-fuel, plasma, grinders and associated fabrication tools.
- Carry out structural repairs, renewals and modifications to submarine hulls, frames, bulkheads, decks and internal structures.
- Work to tight tolerances within confined spaces and submarine compartments.
- Utilise jigs, fixtures and templates to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, weld symbols and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with welders, mechanical fitters, pipefitters and NDT personnel to achieve production and project targets.
- Ensure compliance with all MOD, dockyard and site safety procedures, including confined-space and hot-work controls.
- Conduct self-inspection of completed work prior to QA and NDT inspection.
- Support problem-solving activities and contribute to efficient workflow throughout refit phases.
Required Experience
Candidates should possess demonstrable experience in one or more of the following:
- Submarine or warship refit, maintenance or repair programmes.
- Working with high-grade naval steels and pressure-bearing structures.
- Structural alignment, hull integrity or modular construction projects.
- Secure defence environments and confined-space working.
- Heavy structural fabrication, shipbuilding, marine engineering or defence-related projects.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) Clearance.
- Existing SC Clearance holders may be able to transfer their clearance through UKSV.
- Candidates who do not currently hold SC Clearance can be sponsored through the clearance process following successful selection.
- You may be able to start once BPSS has been issues and SC is underway.
Shift Rotation
This position operates on a full rotating shift pattern, including days, backs and weekend coverage.
Rotation includes:
- Monday to Friday - Day Shift
- Monday to Friday - Back Shift
- Monday to Saturday - Day Shift
- Sunday to Thursday - Back Shift
Regular weekends off are built into the rotation schedule.
Pay Rates
Umbrella
- Days: £32.50/h
- Backs: £40.00/h
- Sunday & Weekday Nights: £41.00/h
- Sunday Back/Nights: £44.50/h
PAYE
Holiday pay can be accrued or paid in advance.
- Days: £24.27/h plus £2.93 holiday pay
- Backs: £29.87/h plus £3.60 holiday pay
- Sunday & Weekday Nights: £30.61/h plus £3.69 holiday pay
- Sunday Back/Nights: £33.23/h plus £4.01 holiday pay
Benefits
- Accommodation provided by the client.
- Long-term contract opportunity.
- Competitive pay rates and shift enhancements.
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant defence programme.
- Support with Security Clearance application where required.
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