Burner

Ferguson Marine; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime engineering firm in Port Glasgow seeks a skilled Burner to operate ESAB profile burning machines, maintain high-quality standards, and ensure safety protocols are met. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification and experience in gas cutting. This role offers a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding work environment, where individuals can contribute meaningfully to the company's legacy of innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Perk Box rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in hand burning using gas cutting equipment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, technical information and specifications.
• Material handling experience, including the use of handling equipment for plate, profiles, and parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjustment and operation of the ESAB equipment.
• Completing operational checks and calibration.
• Performing cutting tasks on various metal types and thicknesses.
• Adhering to safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.

Skills

Operation of ESAB burning machine

Precision

Adherence to safety protocols

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in relevant Trade

Tools

Gas cutting equipment

Trade hand tools

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Burner role at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited.

Location: Port Glasgow (Onsite) | Rate: £17.07

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for the operation of the ESAB profile burning machine to satisfy departmental productivity, schedule, and quality requirements. The role requires precision, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjustment and operation of the ESAB equipment, ensuring optimal performance and output quality.
• Completing, recording and reporting the pre-use operational, conditional and calibration checks at the required periodicity (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly) for the continued safe and effective operation of the ESAB equipment.
• Performing cutting tasks on various metal types and thicknesses, following drawings, technical information, and specifications provided, to deliver the end products to industry standards, compliant with company quality requirements, and in accordance with work priorities given by the line manager.
• Adhering to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being performed and ensure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Completing routine maintenance tasks as required on the ESAB equipment, for which training has been provided, to ensure optimal functionality and availability.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with the equipment promptly to minimise downtime.
• The ESAB Operator must have the flexibility and willingness to work outside regular core working hours when requested to satisfy the needs of the business, for which they will be compensated in accordance with company policy.

Experience and Qualifications

• Trade qualification in a relevant Trade.
• Experience in hand burning using gas cutting equipment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, technical information and specifications.
• Material handling experience, including the use of handling equipment for plate, profiles, and parts.
• Use of trade hand tools.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and our Perk Box rewards scheme.

Why Ferguson Marine?

With 120 years of expertise, Ferguson Marine is proudly looking to the future. We plan to invest in modern technology and infrastructure that can deliver world-class vessels, fabrication and engineering services for centuries to come. This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to our recruitment team about potential reasonable adjustments.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria prior to an application www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date

Closing Date: Sunday 24th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to [e-mail].