Plater Fabricator

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-recognised defence organisation that plays a vital role in the maintenance and refit of the British Naval Fleet. This position offers flexibility in working hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. As part of a dedicated team, you will ensure the highest standards of safety and quality while working on cutting-edge naval projects. With a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for skilled tradespeople looking to make a significant impact in the defence sector.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Share Plans

Green Car Scheme

Private Health Plans

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or naval equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in fabrication and using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trade-specific risk assessments before tasks.
• Ensure tools and equipment are suitable and inspected.
• Develop positive relationships with customers and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Trade Competence

Fabrication Experience

Hand Tools Proficiency

Marine Industry Experience

Working at Heights

Confined Spaces Work

Education

Trade Apprenticeship

Naval Equivalent Qualifications

NVQ in Trade

Job description

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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 at home.

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 every task, detailed by the Team Leader.
3. Abide by all risk assessments, BAE policies, and the law.
4. Ensure all tools and equipment used are suitable, fit for purpose, and in date for any inspection required.
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 via the appropriate reporting tool.

Your skills and experiences:

• Have completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship, naval equivalent qualifications, or 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:

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

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

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance during recruitment, please discuss any needed 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 can restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level, to facilitate security checks.