Morson EdgeGlasgow, Lanarkshire, UK

Plater

Project-Based

Description

**Ready to Build Something Massive? Join the Shipyard Crew in Glasgow!**Morson is on the lookout for skilled Platers to join an exciting shipbuilding project in Glasgow — and this isn’t just any job. It’s your chance to help bring world-class vessels to life!12-month contracts with strong potential for extension Work on real ships, not just parts on a bench


What You’ll Be Doing

  • You’ll be at the heart of the action — fabricating, assembling, and installing key ship components to the highest standards.

  • Your day-to-day could include:

  • Marking off materials

  • Building ship structures (shells, decks, bulkheads & more)

  • Fabricating items like ladders, panels & flooring

  • Installing hatches, watertight doors & onboard equipment

  • Using machinery for rolling, cutting & forming materials

  • Preparing vessels for launch and sea trials

  • Docking work, plate prep, pressure testing & fitting


What You’ll Need

  • Ability to read fabrication & installation drawings
  • Strong hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Solid awareness of safety, health & environmental risks

**Pay Rates (PAYE)**Days:

  • Locals: £20.10/hr
  • Non-locals: £28.10/hr

Nights:

  • Locals: £26.73/hr
  • Non-locals: £34.73/hr

Umbrella rates available (ask XXXX XXXX rate card)


What’s in It for You?

  • Minimum 37 hours per week
  • Overtime available (not guaranteed)
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Important Info

  • Trade test & security clearance required
  • Apply with an up-to-date, task-specific CV and apprenticeship papers and i will call to discuss further

**Don’t just build a career — build ships. and get stuck in!**Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Skills

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