Overview
Plater / Fabricator opportunities at Babcock International Group. Join at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, a historic site with a long-standing role supporting the Royal Navy.
What you’ll do
* Perform structural repairs to steel hulls and decks using burning and grinding techniques
* Fabricate and assemble plate and steelwork using specialist tools and equipment
* Translate engineering documents into fabrication plans
* Cut, shape and assemble steel plates and components
* Install and join plate, steel and structural materials
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
What you’ll need
* Proven experience in structural steel repair and fabrication
* Skilled in using fabrication tools and workshop machinery
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Experience in marine engineering or similar sectors (e.g. Royal Navy, RFA, commercial shipbuilding)
* Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in heavy engineering environments
* Indentured Apprenticeship or Level 2 qualification in fabrication, structural steel, or sheet metal work (Essential)
Security clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Some roles require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. See GOV.UK for details.
Compensation and benefits
* Compensation: £35,530 + Benefits – Gross OTE £50,882
* Location: Plymouth, Devon
* Role Type: Full time / Permanent
* Group: Babcock International
* Benefits include: generous holiday allowance, pension, healthcare and more
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to digital health resources and wellbeing support
* Employee share scheme and shopping portal
* Professional fees paid, and support for reservists
* Be Kind Day and annual volunteering leave
* Development opportunities within a long-standing organisation
Closing date: 20/11/2025
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection process, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We support flexible working where possible.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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