Fabricator

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company in Plymouth is seeking a Plater/Fabricator to perform structural repairs and fabrications for naval projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in structural steel repair and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Be Kind Day for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in heavy engineering.
• Indentured Apprenticeship or Level 2 qualification in fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs to steel hulls and decks.
• Fabricate and assemble plate and steelwork.
• Translate engineering documents into fabrication plans.
• Cutting, shaping and assembling steel plates.
• Installing and joining plate and structural materials.

Skills

Structural steel repair and fabrication

Using fabrication tools

Interpreting engineering drawings

Marine engineering experience

Safety and quality standards

Indentured Apprenticeship or Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Plater/Fabricator Opportunities

Job Title: Plater / Fabricator

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £35,530 + Benefits – Gross OTE £50,882

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF56075

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Plater/Fabricator at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.

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
• Cutting, shaping and assembling steel plates and components
• Installing and joining 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.

There is an opportunity for Optimised Working Patterns (OWP) within this role. Whilst OWP is not guaranteed; it involves a 4-week shift cycle consisting of either day/back shift or day/night shift. If you would like to know more about OWP please contact the Recruitment Team.

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.

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.

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

20/11/2025

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