Job Description
Join Our Team as a Fabricator – Plater!
Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun. Please note, attendance at a recruitment day in Glasgow is required.
Salary: £38,662.00 (with an additional shift allowance of 33% potentially applicable)
Your Mission:
As a Fabricator – Plater, you will play a crucial role in the design and construction of world-class naval ships. Your expertise will help us deliver innovative solutions that support global security and defense.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Interpreting engineering drawings with precision
* Marking off materials for fabrication
* Preparing plates using various methods, including Oxy-fuel gas cutting and hand grinding
* Assembling ship structures such as shells, decks, bulkheads, frames, and longitudinals
* Fitting, fairing, and tack welding steelwork using fairing aids
* Fabricating ship items like seats, ladders, false flooring, and panels
* Outfitting ships with hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats, and false flooring
* Forming materials using machine tools, including rolling, flanging, and cutting machines
Your Skills and Experience:
* Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and a minimum SVQ 3 or equivalent
* Current knowledge and hands-on experience in fabrication
* Understanding of manufacturing processes
* Ability in tack welding
* Proficiency in Oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting
* Clear understanding of SHE and risk assessment protocols
* Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
* Safety certifications (e.g., SHE Induction, Risk Assessment, Working at Height)
* Experience in a major construction or manufacturing environment
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
* Comprehensive pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
* Green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Fabricator Team:
Join us at BAE Systems, where we are leading the way in designing and building naval ships that are vital for global security. As part of our dynamic Fabricator team, you will contribute to the delivery of Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy, working various shifts to meet our mission.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real impact in an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Security Information:
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 4th February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!