Plater Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plater Fabricator to join their team at a renowned defence organisation. This role involves the maintenance and refit of naval vessels, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, using a variety of hand tools, and mentoring apprentices. The company offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including pension plans and health coverage. Join a team that values flexibility and inclusivity, where your contributions will play a vital role in supporting the British Naval Fleet.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Share Plans

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or NVQ in Trade.
• Experience in fabrication and using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade-specific risk assessments before tasks.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Fabrication

Risk Assessment

Hand Tools Competency

Ability to Work at Heights

Mentoring Skills

Education

Trade Apprenticeship

NVQ in Trade

Tools

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Plater Fabricator

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

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 the maintenance, e.g. new components and structural repairs, of the British Naval Fleet.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

What you’ll be doing:

• To be trade competent, measured at a minimum of 60% skilled against MS_ Constructive competencies
• Carry out a trade-specific point of work risk assessment before every task, detailed by Team Leader
• Abide by all Risk Assessments, BAE policies and the law
• Ensure all tools and equipment that are used are suitable, fit for purpose and in date for any inspection required
• Attend all training courses, Tool Box Talks and briefings where possible
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, managing their expectations and needs. Mentoring allocated apprentices
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses via the appropriate reporting tool

Your skills and experiences:

• Have completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship, naval equivalent qualifications, or qualifications (NVQ in Trade)
• Experience in fabrication
• Be 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:

As well as a competitive salary of £34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance, BAE Systems also offers a number of benefits including:

• Pension
• Employee share plans, green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Annual incentive

We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance in the recruitment process, please speak to us about any adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any security clearances you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 2nd May 2025