At a Glance
- Tasks: Grind and finish metal components for shipbuilding and heavy engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading shipbuilding company in Fife with a strong engineering reputation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £2,377.07 weekly with travel and lodge allowances included.
- Other info: Long-term PAYE opportunity with excellent career prospects and a focus on safety.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting marine engineering projects and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in grinding or metal finishing, especially in shipbuilding or heavy engineering.
The predicted salary is between 21.1 - 21.1 £ per hour.
Location: Fife / Central Scotland
Employment type: Long-term PAYE opportunity
Industry: Shipbuilding, fabrication and heavy engineering
Pay:
- £21.10 per hour PAYE
- £31.65 per hour overtime after 40 hours per week
- £28.06 per hour for night shifts
- £400 weekly travel and lodge allowance
Estimated Gross Weekly Earnings:
- 45 hours, days: £1,402.25 per week
- 67 hours, days: £2,098.55 per week
- 45 hours, nights: £1,680.77 per week
- 67 hours, nights: £2,377.07 per week
The estimated weekly figures include the £400 travel and lodge allowance and are subject to the hours and shifts worked.
We are looking to speak with experienced Grinders and Metal Finishers for upcoming long-term fabrication and marine engineering work in Fife. This opportunity would suit candidates with experience in shipbuilding, structural fabrication, defence, manufacturing or heavy engineering. Fife has a strong and established engineering labour market, supported by long-term shipbuilding activity in the wider area, including the Rosyth Type 31 Frigate Programme led by Babcock.
The work is expected to suit tradespeople who are comfortable working in structured production environments with high standards around safety, quality and finish.
Key duties:
- Grinding and dressing welded joints and fabricated components
- Removing excess weld material, spatter, burrs and sharp edges
- Preparing steel plate and structural sections before and after welding
- Blending and finishing welds to the required standard
- Using angle grinders, die grinders and other powered hand tools
- Supporting welders, platers and fabricators during production
- Carrying out visual checks on completed work
- Identifying defects or areas requiring further preparation
- Maintaining tools and equipment in a safe working condition
- Following site safety, quality and housekeeping procedures
Experience required:
- Previous grinding or metal-finishing experience
- Experience in shipbuilding, fabrication, structural steel, defence, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments
- Confidence using angle grinders, die grinders and other powered tools
- Understanding of weld preparation and finishing requirements
- Ability to work accurately without damaging parent material
- Good awareness of workplace safety and the correct use of PPE
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team
- Previous experience working with heavy plate and structural steel would be beneficial
This is a long-term PAYE opportunity, with further details available once suitability has been confirmed. To apply, please send your CV along with details of your grinding or metal-finishing experience, current location and availability.
Grinder in Fife employer: MDE Consultants Ltd
Join a leading employer in the shipbuilding and heavy engineering sector, where your skills as a Grinder will be valued and rewarded. Located in Fife, you will benefit from a strong engineering community, competitive pay rates, and generous travel and lodge allowances, all while working in a culture that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development. With long-term opportunities and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
