Join Our Team as a Fabricator Plater!
Location: Glasgow (Govan and Scotstoun) - Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.
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 our mission to design and build world-leading Naval Ships. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Interpreting engineering drawings with precision
* Marking off materials for fabrication
* Preparing plates using various methods (Oxy-fuel gas cutting & Hand Grinding)
* Assembling ship structures, including shells, decks, bulkheads, frames, and longitudinals
* Fitting, fairing, and tack welding steelwork using fairing aids
* Fabricating ship items such as seats, ladders, false flooring, and panels
* Outfitting ships with hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats, and false flooring
* Forming materials using machine tools like rolling, flanging, and cutting machines (guillotine, cropper, mechanical saw)
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for candidates who bring the following:
* Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and a minimum SVQ 3 or equivalent
* Current knowledge and 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
* Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights
* Safety certifications (SHE Induction, Risk Assessment, Working at Height, etc.)
* Background in a major construction or manufacturing environment
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
* 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 dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions for the security and defense of nations worldwide. As part of our growing Fabricator team, you will contribute to the delivery of Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.
Our team operates across various shifts, including day, back, night, and weekend shifts, ensuring we meet the demands of our vital security products and services.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower our employees to reach their full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, 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 February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!