Plater Fabricator

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defence sector is seeking skilled tradespeople to join their team. This role involves maintaining and refitting naval vessels, ensuring safety and compliance while working in a dynamic environment. The company offers a competitive salary along with flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from a range of perks, including pension plans and private health insurance. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a crucial field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Trade apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications required.
• Experience in fabrication and marine industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade-specific risk assessments before tasks.
• Mentor apprentices and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure tools and equipment are suitable and inspected.

Skills

Trade apprenticeship

Fabrication experience

Hand tools competency

Marine industry experience

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

NVQ in Trade

Naval equivalent qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Salary: £34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance

Who we are:

Working for a world-recognised defence organisation – refit and maintenance of all serving vessels, such as QEC and Type 45 Destroyers. This team is responsible for the constructive aspects of maintenance, e.g., new components and structural repairs, of the British Naval Fleet.

As the world has evolved, so has our way of working. Our flexible approach allows you to have adaptable working hours depending on your role and location. This may include accruing hours and flexibility around start and finish times to help balance work, on-site duties, and home life.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Be trade competent, measured at a minimum of 60% skilled against MS_ Constructive competencies.
2. Carry out a trade-specific point of work risk assessment before each task, as detailed by the Team Leader.
3. Abide by all risk assessments, BAE policies, and legal requirements.
4. Ensure all tools and equipment used are suitable, fit for purpose, and within inspection dates.
5. Attend all training courses, toolbox talks, and briefings where possible.
6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, managing their expectations and needs. Mentor allocated apprentices.
7. Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses using the appropriate reporting tools.

Your skills and experiences:

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship, naval equivalent qualifications, or NVQ in Trade.
• Experience in fabrication.
• Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment.
• Relevant industry experience – Marine, Oil & Gas, Heavy Construction, Rolling Stock.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

What we offer:

Alongside a competitive salary of £34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance, BAE Systems offers benefits including:

• Pension
• Employee share plans and a green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Annual incentive

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance, please discuss any necessary adjustments with us.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may influence your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.