Fabricator Plater

CompanyAeropeople Ltd

LocationGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At11/27/2025

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Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Job Title: Fabricator- Plater

Salary: £38,662 per annum + shift allowance + overtime

Location: Glasgow

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Fabricator- Plater. The role will be based in Glasgow and will require the successful candidate to be on site full time working a varied shift pattern (please see details below).

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

The company is at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Their work is vital to supporting the security and defence of nations around the globe and they pride themselves on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. As part of a growing team, they are looking for a talented and experienced Fabricator Plater to join them in delivering Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

In the Fabricator team, they are doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, the team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts.

This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment.

Day Shift: Monday- Thursday 7.00am- 4.30pm
Night Shift: Monday- Thursday 8.30pm- 6.00am
Weekend Shift: Friday- Sunday 7am- 7.30pm

Overtime is also available- please see rates of pay below in the ‘Benefits’ section.

All successful candidates will be required to attend a Trade test which will be held in Glasgow. You will also be required to submit your trade certificates after an initial phone call with the recruiter.

Main Responsibilities:

Interpreting engineering drawings
Marking – off materials
Plate perpetration, using different methods (Oxy – fuel gas cutting & Hand Grinding)
Assembling of ships structures, shell, decks, bulkheads, frames, & longitudinals
Fit, fair and tack weld steelwork using fairing aids
Fabrication of ship items – seats, ladders, false flooring & panels
Outfitting Ships items, fitting of hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats & false flooring
Forming Material using machine tools – Rolling, Flanging & Cutting Machines (guillotine, cropper mechanical saw)

Benefits:

Shift allowance of 33% on both night and weekend shifts
Overtime Pay rates are as follows:
Monday- Thursday: 1.33 (Time and a 3rd)
Friday: 1.5 (Time and a half for the first 4 hours and 2.00 (Double time) for any hours thereafter
Saturday: 1.5 (Time and a half)
Sunday: 2.00 (Double time)
Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
Shared Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers) and minimum SVQ 3 or equivalent
Current knowledge and experience in Fabrication
Understanding of manufacturing processes

Tack Welding ability

Oxy-fuel and/or Plasma cutting ability

Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment

Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height

Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, Risk Assessment, working at height etc.

Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople:

Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…

Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.

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