Engineering Support Fabricator

Babcock International Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Pension plan

Digital GP

Share scheme

Be Kind Day

Volunteering leave

Wellbeing programme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking an Engineering Support Fabricator at HMNB Clyde Faslane to maintain and enhance naval assets. This hands-on role involves fabrication, interpreting drawings, and contributing to operational availability.

You will work 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, on site at Faslane. A Security Check clearance is required; you will join a skilled team delivering safety-critical repairs for submarines and surface ships.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 welding/fabrication apprenticeship or equivalent
• HNC or above in a relevant discipline (preferred)
• SC security clearance eligibility required for role
• Experience with maintenance procedures and Safe Systems of Work

Responsibilities

• Perform light to heavy fabrication and structural work to support maintenance
• Interpret engineering drawings, plans and standards for manufacture/repair
• Investigate faults and determine repair methods
• Complete Engineering Support work packages to maintain availability
• Work within health and safety legislation and contribute to process improvements

Skills

Light and medium fabrication

Welding

Drilling

Power tools

Working at heights

Safety procedures

Education

SVQ Level 3 Welding/Fabrication

HNC or above in relevant discipline

Tools

Workshop machinery

Burning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Support Fabricator

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £40,967 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65729

Forge the Next Generation of Naval Capability

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Engineering Support Fabricator at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As an Engineering Support Fabricator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of submarines and surface ships. This is a hands‑on role where your expertise in fabrication will directly contribute to national defence and maritime safety. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on precision, collaboration, and innovation - making a real impact on the UK’s naval capabilities while growing your own career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Performing light to heavy fabrication and structural activities to support maintenance and refit operations
• Interpreting engineering drawings, plans, and standards to manufacture or repair systems
• Investigating faults and determining effective repair methods
• Completing Engineering Support work packages to ensure operational availability
• Working within health and safety legislation and contributing to process improvements.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 07:15 to 16:45 and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential Experience Of The Engineering Support Fabricator

• Skilled in light and medium fabrication, including burning, welding, and drilling
• Competent in using power tools and workshop machinery
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and over water
• Familiar with technical instructions and acceptance standards
• Experienced in maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work

Qualifications For The Engineering Support Fabricator

• Recognised Welding/Fabrication/Plater Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and City & Guilds equivalent)
• HNC or above in a relevant discipline with industry experience (preferred)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 04/08/2026

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