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Plater
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 32 - 33 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Expire in: 2 days
Job Description
As a Plater on the submarine refit programme, you will carry out high integrity fabrication, structural work, and steel preparation tasks on complex naval platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble, fit and install structural steelwork components to engineering drawings and technical specifications
Mark out, cut, burn, form and straighten plate and structural sections using oxyfuel, plasma, grinders and related tools
Carry out structural repairs, renewals and modifications on submarine hulls, frames, bulkheads, decks and internal structures
Work to tight tolerances in confined spaces and submarine compartments
Use jigs, fixtures and templates to ensure accuracy and repeatability
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, weld symbols and technical documentation
Collaborate with welders, mechanical fitters, pipefitters and NDT teams to meet project targets
Adhere to all MOD, dockyard and safety regulations, including confined space and hotwork controls
Conduct self inspection to ensure work meets required standards before handover to QA/NDT
Support problem solving activities and contribute to efficient workflow during refit phases
Required Experience
Previous submarine or warship refit/repair experience
Experience working with high grade naval steel and pressure bearing structures
Structural alignment, modular build or hull integrity experience
Confined space competency and experience working in secure defence environment
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for SC clearance to be considered for this role.
If you already hold SC, a transfer can be arranged through UKSV.
If you do not currently hold SC, you will be taken through the SC process once selected and approved.
Shifts & Rotation
This role operates on a full rotating shift schedule, cycling through days, backs and weekend coverage. The rotation includes:
Mon-Fri - Day Shift
Mon-Fri - Back Shift
Mon-Sat - Day Shift
Sun-Thu - Back Shift
Regular weekends off are built into the rotation
Rate Umbrella
£32.50 - Day Shift
£40.00 - Back Shift
£41.00 - Sunday & Weekday Night Shift
£44.50 - Sunday Back/Night Shift
PAYE
Holiday pay can be accrued or advanced, depending on worker preference.
£24.27 plus £2.93 holiday pay - Day Shift
£29.87 plus £3.60 holiday pay - Back Shift
£30.61 plus £3.69 holiday pay - Sunday & Weekday Night Shift
£33.23 plus £4.01 holiday pay - Sunday Back/Night ShiftBefore You Apply
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