Ship Hull Fitter

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Ship Hull Fitter to join a busy shipbuilding and marine engineering team in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, fitting, and aligning steel structures and hull sections for marine vessels, working from technical drawings to ensure high standards of quality and precision. Key duties include measuring and fitting steel plates, structural frames and components, interpreting engineering drawings, using fabrication tools and equipment, and supporting welding and assembly activities to meet production targets and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ✓Reading technical drawings and marine blueprints
• ✓Measuring, marking, and cutting steel plates
• ✓Fitting hull sections and structural frames
• ✓Tack welding and aligning components
• ✓Working on dry docks, shipyards, and marine fabrication environments
• ✓Repair/refit work on commercial vessels, naval ships and offshore structures

Requirements

• ✓Minimum 3+ years of shipbuilding, marine fabrication, or heavy steel structural fitting experience
• ✓Experience working on ship hulls, marine vessels, offshore structures, or large steel fabrication projects
• ✓Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication blueprints
• ✓Experience using fabrication tools, grinders, cutting equipment, measuring tools, and fitting machinery
• ✓Strong understanding of health & safety procedures in industrial or shipyard environments
• ✓Experience with steel alignment, plate fitting, structural assembly, and tack fitting
• ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ✓Basic English communication skills preferred
• ✓Welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick) is advantageous but not essential
• ✓Relevant trade qualification or certification preferred