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 Role:
As a Fabricator – Plater, you will play a crucial role in the design and construction of world-class naval ships. Here’s 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:
We’re looking for candidates who bring the following qualifications 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
Please ensure you attach a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.
What We Offer:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible discounted 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 charge in designing and building innovative naval ships. Your work will be vital in supporting global security and defense. As part of our dynamic team, you will contribute to the delivery of Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.
Our Fabricator team operates on a variety of shifts, including days, backs, nights, and weekends, ensuring that we meet our commitments to delivering essential security products and services.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real impact! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential in a supportive environment.
If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that 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 March 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!