Plater
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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