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We are seeking skilled Fabricator / Platers to join a major naval shipbuilding programme. You will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly and installation of structural steelwork and ship components, contributing to the construction of complex defence vessels. This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects within a highly skilled manufacturing environment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Mark off materials in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. Assemble ship structures including: Shell plating Decks Bulkheads Frames Longitudinals Fit and fair steelwork using approved fairing methods and equipment. Manufacture and install fabricated ship items including: Ladders Access platforms Seating Panels False flooring Carry out ship outfitting activities including the installation of: Watertight doors Hatches Equipment foundations and seats Deck coverings and flooring systems Operate fabrication machinery including: Rolling machines Flanging machines Guillotines Croppers Mechanical saws Perform plate preparation activities using oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and drilling equipment. Support ship launch, docking and sea trial preparations. Read and interpret fabrication drawings, installation drawings and technical documentation. Ensure all work is completed to required quality, safety and productivity standards. Work collaboratively with supervisors and other trades to achieve programme milestones. Essential Requirements Recognised fabrication/plating apprenticeship, trade papers or equivalent qualifications. Experience working as a Fabricator, Plater or Steelworker within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, marine, defence or manufacturing environments. Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings. Experience assembling and fitting structural steelwork. Knowledge of fabrication processes, materials and manufacturing techniques. Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) requirements. Experience using hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment. Desirable Requirements Shipbuilding or naval vessel construction experience. Oxy-fuel cutting experience. Experience operating fabrication machinery such as rollers, flanging machines and guillotines. Working at Height certification. COSHH Awareness certification. Additional safety certifications relevant to heavy manufacturing environments. Key Skills Strong practical fabrication and assembly skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Practical problem-solving ability. Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Ability to mentor and support apprentices and junior team members. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on world-class naval and defence programmes. Long-term, stable work within a growing industry sector. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Career progression into senior trades and supervisory positions. Collaborative and safety-focused working environment. The chance to contribute to the delivery of critical UK defence capabilities. Fabricator / Plater Location: Barrow-in-Furness Industry: Defence / Shipbuilding Reports To: Trade Supervisor Overview We are seeking skilled Fabricator / Platers to join a major naval shipbuilding programme. You will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly and installation of structural steelwork and ship components, contributing to the construction of complex defence vessels. This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects within a highly skilled manufacturing environment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Mark off materials in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. Assemble ship structures including: Shell plating Decks Bulkheads Frames Longitudinals Fit and fair steelwork using approved fairing methods and equipment. Manufacture and install fabricated ship items including: Ladders Access platforms Seating Panels False flooring Carry out ship outfitting activities including the installation of: Watertight doors Hatches Equipment foundations and seats Deck coverings and flooring systems Operate fabrication machinery including: Rolling machines Flanging machines Guillotines Croppers Mechanical saws Perform plate preparation activities using oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and drilling equipment. Support ship launch, docking and sea trial preparations. Read and interpret fabrication drawings, installation drawings and technical documentation. Ensure all work is completed to required quality, safety and productivity standards. Work collaboratively with supervisors and other trades to achieve programme milestones. Essential Requirements Recognised fabrication/plating apprenticeship, trade papers or equivalent qualifications. Experience working as a Fabricator, Plater or Steelworker within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, marine, defence or manufacturing environments. Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings. Experience assembling and fitting structural steelwork. Knowledge of fabrication processes, materials and manufacturing techniques. Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) requirements. Experience using hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment. Desirable Requirements Shipbuilding or naval vessel construction experience. Oxy-fuel cutting experience. Experience operating fabrication machinery such as rollers, flanging machines and guillotines. Working at Height certification. COSHH Awareness certification. Additional safety certifications relevant to heavy manufacturing environments. Key Skills Strong practical fabrication and assembly skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Practical problem-solving ability. Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Ability to mentor and support apprentices and junior team members. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on world-class naval and defence programmes. Long-term, stable work within a growing industry sector. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Career progression into senior trades and supervisory positions. Collaborative and safety-focused working environment. The chance to contribute to the delivery of critical UK defence capabilities.

Steel Profiler - Heavy Engineering Location: Atherton Salary: £31,200 + Overtime THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established heavy engineering business based in Atherton who are looking to strengthen their fabrication team with an experienced Plater / Fabricator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering environment producing heavy fabricated components and structures f click apply for full job details

Are you a plater / fabricator who prefers working out of a workshop, avoiding site politics and knowing you are free to just come in, get your fabrication done and go home? Are you sick of working contract to contract, site to site and would rather the stability of a permanent, secure job? Engenda are currently looking for a plater / fabricator to join our fabrication shop, Halton Fabrications in Runcorn. You will be joining an experienced workshop team, fabricating vessels, pipework, skids and more for installation by Engenda site teams, and for external clients. PAYE Contract £ 23.11 Basic £32.35 Overtime 1 (After 40 hours and First 4 hours Saturday) £41.60 Overtime 2 (After 4 hours Saturday and all day Sunday) + 25 Days holiday + 8 Bank holidays Overtime will be available around busy periods. You will be successful if you are: Workshop orientated Able to read Construction / Isometric drawings Able to accurately fabricate from Construction / Isometric Drawings Abie to work on your own Able to Measure, Cut, Prep and tack to Construction / Isometric Drawings Able to use TiG & MiG welding M/c s Able to use workshop equipment Overhead Cranes, Radial Arm drill, Guillotine, etc For more information, and to arrange a visit to the shop to meet the team, please apply to this advert and Ben from recruitment will give you a call with more information.

PLATER / FABRICATOR We are recruiting for an experienced Plater / Fabricator to work for our client who are located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. THE DUTIES OF A PLATER / FABRICATOR: Plating Fabrication Working with Metals / mild steel Bespoke , one offs to small batch General workshop duties ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS: Minimum 2 years' experience working within a high precision manufacturing background Excellent communication skills THE HOURS: Monday- Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-1pm THE PAY: You will earn an hourly rate of up to 16 an hour depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities 1. Material Preparation & Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including General Arrangement (GA), detail, and isometric drawings. Mark out materials for cutting and shaping using templates, scribers, or CNC programming. Select appropriate materials (e.g., carbon steel S355, stainless steel 316L, aluminium). 2. Fabrication & Forming: Operate heavy machinery to cut and shape metal: Thermal Cutting: Plasma, oxy-fuel, and laser cutters. Mechanical Cutting: Guillotines, band saws. Forming: Press brakes, rollers, and plate bending machines to form plates into cylinders, cones, etc. Perform thermal straightening to correct distortions in metal. 3. Assembly & Fitting: Assemble components using jigs, fixtures, and tack welds to ensure precise alignment before final welding. Fit and align large sections and plate work to tight tolerances (often within 2mm). Use measuring equipment (verniers, levels, laser alignment tools) to check accuracy.

Plater Welder Paying up to £17.50 P/H Could lead to a Permanent role based in Loughborough LE11 Our client is looking for an experienced plater welder/ fully skilled fabricator to join their expanding team. Interviewing immediately Day shift (Apply online only) Mon - Thursday (Apply online only) Friday JOB PURPOSE To report to the fabrication Manager To plate weld steel upto 15mm To read all engineering drawings Fully skilled in fabrication and Plater Welding THE Plater Welder CANDIDATE: Ability to Plater Weld and Fabricate to a High Standard Fitting experience is an advantage but not essential Highly skilled apprentice-trained fabricator who can read engineering drawings and cope with varied jobs and materials. More than 3 years industry experience welding and fabricating mid to heavy gauge mild steel Candidate should be able to work on their own initiative. Interested? To apply for the Plater welder role , here are your two options: "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Sharon Pickering on (phone number removed) between 8am - 5pm "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to be get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know Precision are committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system Ref: Plater Welder / Fabricator INDTEMP