Careers for Tradespeople in the Marine and Shipbuilding sector

You may have decided you want a new challenge. If you have a qualification or trade and are looking for a change of job, it might just be that the shipbuilding marine sector could provide the next step in your career. Often with tradespeople, they are simply looking for a reliable flow of work. Well,…

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How to write a CV for shipbuilding work

Many of us spend hours putting together our CVs, carefully listing our experience and qualifications but the reality is marine recruitment agencies or hiring managers will want to pick out key information on your CV quickly. We understand that could make you worried about what to include, so here are some guidance and tips on…

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Why some shipbuilding jobs require security clearance

Much of the shipbuilding in the UK is carried out for defence purposes and is therefore highly sensitive. To safeguard these projects and ensure naval shipping plans are not compromised, many levels of Project Managers, Production Directors and skilled tradespeople must be subject to background checks. Holding current security clearance is undoubtedly advantageous in shipbuilding,…

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The Importance of an Industrial Painter and Blaster in Shipbuilding

One of the most important jobs in shipbuilding and a role that we are always recruiting for is industrial painters and blasters. As the job title suggests, this is much more than an ordinary painting occupation and is a much sought-after position in the shipyard. This role is not only a vacancy that we often…

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What does a shipyard welder fabricator do

The first part of a sea-going vessel that anyone tends to notice is the hull and outer structure. It is designed by marine engineers but assembled by welder fabricators. These incredible tradespeople use a variety of techniques for joining metals to create structures so let’s look at how they learn this trade and the day-to-day…

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Why SLR is the marine recruiter for your shipbuilding project

We know there are bigger recruiters than us, but when it comes to understanding the marine sector and shipbuilding, there is no one quite like the SLR team for an exceptional understanding not just of the sector but access to a candidate network we nurture and who return to us time and again. This means…

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Finding skilled labour for shipbuilding projects

From Production Managers to Project Directors, there are so many elements to building a ship that requires lots of Individuals directing shipbuilding projects and a whole raft of skilled trades needed to ensure it is fulfilled. There is no question that due to the sheer scale of shipbuilding, the labour needs in this marine sector…

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Shipyard Contracts Manager vs Project Manager

This blog title may sound like Contracts and Project Managers are pitted against each other in the shipyard but in fact, we want to highlight the difference between the two roles. They both work very closely alongside one another but have responsibility for different aspects of a shipbuilding project and we support them as individuals…

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