Plater

We are seeking experienced Platers / Fabricators to join our shipyard team on a rolling contract, supporting increased demand across ship repair, dock maintenance, and marine engineering projects.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to transition from offshore rotations into a stable, local position while leveraging their marine, offshore, or oil & gas structural fabrication experience.

• Carry out heavy fabrication and plating work on marine vessels and dock structures.
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and fabrication plans.
• Fabricate and fit plate, structural sections, bulkheads, frames, and other steel components.
• Undertake ship repair activities including removal, replacement, and installation of structural steelwork.
• Assist with dockyard maintenance tasks
• Use cutting, burning, grinding, and forming tools to prepare and assemble materials.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets required tolerances, standards, and safety specifications.
• Work safely in a shipyard environment, following all safety procedures and permit systems.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other trades to deliver work to schedule and quality targets.

• Proven experience as a Plater / Fabricator within a shipyard, marine, offshore, or oil & gas setting.
• Strong ability to work from drawings and fabricate to tight tolerances.
• Competence in steel preparation, fitting, and structural assembly.
• Experience working on heavy steel, vessel structures, or large industrial fabrications.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in a high‑risk engineering environment.
• Fit for physical work in varied conditions (heights, confined spaces, outdoor areas).
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

• £22- £24/h Umbrella co (can go CIS)
• 40 hour standard week with regular overtime available
• Rolling contract
• Ideal for those seeking to return home from offshore
• Long term workload driven by increased project demand