Make your mark in marine.
As the largest supplier of marine trades in the UK Morson Talent has some of the most exciting opportunities in the marine and shipbuilding industry.
The roles.
2024 promises to be an exciting year for the UK shipbuilding industry with significant investment at dockyards across the UK resulting in huge job opportunities.
As the UK’s largest supplier of marine trades Morson has a significant number of roles at shipyards across the UK.
We have a variety of trades and marine and shipbuilding roles from electrical and mechanical to design and logistics.
Our roles are across all the sites we supply to - Rosyth, Devonport (Babcock), Faslane, Barrow, Govan and Portsmouth (BAE).
- Welders
- Platers (Fabricators or Steelworkers)
- Caulkers
- Electricians
- Mechanical fitters
- Joiners
- Pipefitters
- Slingers/Riggers/Banksmen
- Sheet metal workers
- Scaffolders
- Laminators
The requirements.
- We are recruiting suitably qualified personnel across all trades related to the marine sector.
- Candidates must hold, or be eligible and willing to undertake, Baseline, CTC or SC clearance.
- Successful candidates are likely to have worked in shipyards or have transferable skills from other industries such as power, oil & gas, offshore, petro-chemical or renewable energy.
To apply for one of our roles, simply fill in the form below.
Our latest Marine and Shipbuilding jobs
Plumber/Pipefitter
- Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £19.40 - 33.36 per hour
Principal Fire and Explosion Safety Engineer
- Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £47.41 - 62.56 per hour + Inside IR35
Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £50.00 - 65.98 per hour
CNC Machinist
- Plymouth, Devon, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £19.45 - 24.71 per hour + Radius Allowance & shift uplift
Senior Designer - Mechanical
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- Inside IR35
Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Redcar, North Yorkshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £65.98 - 65.98 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Pipefitters
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £19.40 - 43.02 per hour
Slinger
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £19.40 - 43.02 per hour
Mechanical Fitter
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
- Marine and Shipbuilding
- Contract
- £19.40 - 27.40 per hour
The benefits.
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Pay
Competitive pay rates and overtime
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Contract
Opportunity for long term contracts and continuity of employment across sites
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SC Clearance
Our clients will security clear many of our contractors for the repair of nuclear submarines, this clearance is transferable
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Contractor Care
We have onsite teams offering exceptional contractor care, help with re-location and other enquiries
Other benefits include our ability to keep people working across the UK on a wide variety of projects. We also ensure our training, learning and development for certain skills (especially welders) is always of the highest standard. We are keen on up-skilling associated trades from other industries, we also provide opportunities for apprenticeships and graduate schemes.
The locations.
As the largest supplier of marine trades, we supply to all the major shipyards within the UK and can therefore easily facilitate the transfer of contractors to other contracts, ensuring continuity of work. We have fantastic opportunities in several prominent UK shipbuilding locations.
Learn more about our locations below >
Experience Britain’s Ocean City
Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city full of attractions, activities, nightlife and entertainment.
Highlights include:
- High octane watersports
- Stunning beaches
- The famous Barbican quayside
- Al fresco living, dining and sunshine
Get into Govan
Govan is part of southwest Glasgow, Scotland, famous for it’s prominent shipbuilding heritage.
Highlights include:
- Close to Glasgow city centre
- Excellent transport links from the city
- Historical sites of interest
Barrow, long term employment
On the edge of the Lake District is Barrow in Furness which offers 25/30 years guaranteed work at the shipyard.
Highlights include:
- In easy reach of the Lake District which boasts exceptional scenery and outdoor activities
- Excellent indoor and outdoor sporting facilities
- Waterside eateries
Rosyth, the Garden City
Close to Scotland’s Capital City Edinburgh, famous for its festivals, distinct character, architecture and rich cultural heritage. Edinburgh offers experiences that captivate and inspire.
Highlights include:
- Close to Dunfermline with easy links to Edinburgh
- Construction of an £80m business park
Portsmouth
A city surrounded by the sea, Portsmouth’s history is strongly linked with the Royal Navy.
Highlights include:
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Royal Navy Submarine Museum
- Gunwharf Quays
Clyde
The Royal Navy’s main presence in Scotland. It is home to the core of the Submarine Service
Highlights include
- Beautiful landscape
- Easy access to the spectacular Scottish Highlands
- Under an hour away from Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, contact shipbuilding@morson.com