Steelworkers / Fabricators / Welders

A&P Falmouth- Steelworker / Fabricator

Home to one of the world's largest natural deep-water harbours, A&P Falmouth's facility is one of the largest ship-repair complexes in the UK.

We are looking for Steelworkers / Fabricators with strong craftsmanship and attention to detail to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Experience as a Steelworker/Fabricator (welder/plater) and/or familiarity with welding techniques (e.g. MMA, MIG, TIG etc.) would be great, but we are also looking for Steelworkers keen to be trained to the standards we work to.

So, what will you do?

• Fabricate and assemble steel components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use metalworking machines such as hydraulic presses, rolls, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form steel/aluminium components.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.

And what are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a steelworker/fabricator (welder/plater) or in a similar role, and/or familiarity with welding techniques (e.g. MMA, MIG, TIG etc.) would be great, we can train you to get you to the standards we work to.
• You'll need the ability to understand technical drawings.
• You'll be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• You'll be absolutely committed to ensuring health and safety in your work, we all work safe and go home safe.
• You'll have excellent teamwork and communication skills, vital for success in the projects that we deliver.

Why join us?

• Starting salary circa £33k per annum rising to £35k per annum from April 2025 + overtime and shift premiums
• This is an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of experts from the marine engineering industry with excellent opportunities for career growth and progression across the business
• Important benefits like your Pension which includes an employer contribution of us to 4% and Life Cover at 7x your basic salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

All successful candidates must undergo security check as part of pre-employment checks. This will include National Security Vetting to Security Check (SC) Clearance level which will include an enhanced DBS check, further information on requirements for SC Clearance can be found here.