Job Description
Join Our Team as a Fabricator – Plater!
Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun (On-site attendance required for a recruitment day in Glasgow)
Salary: £38,662.00 (with an additional shift allowance of 33% applicable)
Your Mission:
As a Fabricator – Plater, you will play a crucial role in the design and construction of world-leading Naval Ships. Your expertise will help us deliver innovative solutions that support the security and defense of nations around the globe.
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 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 at heights
* Safety certifications (SHE Induction, Risk Assessment, Working at Height, etc.)
* Background in a major construction or manufacturing environment
Note: Please attach a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
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Employee Share Plans: Become a part-owner of our success.
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Flexible Benefits: Enjoy a range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
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Annual Incentives: Be rewarded for your hard work and dedication.
The Fabricator Team:
Join a dynamic team that is making a real impact in the world. We work various shifts, including days, backs, nights, and weekends, to ensure the delivery of vital security products and services. This is your chance to thrive in an innovative and competitive environment.
Why BAE Systems?
Here, you’ll make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower you to reach your full potential, welcoming 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.
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 achieve 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!