Platers Appledore
| Company: | Morson Talent |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.20 to £32.40 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | EX39 1LZ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
PLATERS WANTED! - APPLEDORE
We’re anticipating Plater opportunities in Appledore (EX39) and are currently getting ahead of the curve for candidates who may be interested.
Location: Appledore, EX39
Role: Platers
Anticipated starts: From 21/09
Rates:
PAYE £24.20 std per hour & £36.30 over 40 hrs + £8.90 per hour travel allowance (up to £356.00 per week)
UMBRELLA £32.40 std per hour & £49.11 over 40 hrs + £11.68 per hour travel allowance (up to £467.20 per week)
(Travel allowance is only paid for candidates who live 39 miles or more from site!)
Immediate starts anticipated
Job Description
Manual or machine steel fabrication to form individual components and the subsequent assembly of those components to form assemblies, units and blocks, and ship structures.
Projects will cover a range of steel structures across the naval, marine, and repair sectors. The role will require flexibility between new-build structural steel fabrication and ship repair projects.
We’re looking for:
• Maintenance of a safe working environment
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Set-out and mark-off work
• Cutting and fabrication of structural steel, including plate and profile sections
• Erect, align, set and tack steel parts and assemblies in workshops or dock environments
• Experience operating steel fabrication machinery and shop cranes
• Hand burning using oxyfuel equipment
Please note: Candidates will be responsible for arranging and covering their own accommodation and transportation.
If you’re interested in being considered, please send over your updated CV, along with copies/details of any relevant trade papers/qualifications to
devonport@morson.com
Please be aware these roles are not open just yet – we are anticipating the requirement and building our candidate pool now.
All successful candidates will most likely be required to complete BPSS security clearance as part of the onboarding process.
Morson Talent is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.