Plater Fabricator

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

Job summary

Join a world-renowned defense organization committed to the maintenance and refit of the British Naval Fleet. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,640, along with overtime and shift allowances. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on structural repairs and new component installations for naval vessels. Flexible working arrangements ensure a balance between work and personal life, while a commitment to training and development allows you to enhance your skills. Enjoy a range of benefits including pension plans, employee share schemes, and private health coverage. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital sector while advancing your career.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or NVQ in Trade.
• Experience in fabrication and relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve a minimum of 60% skill competency against MS_Constructive competencies.
• Perform trade-specific risk assessments before each task.
• Build positive relationships with customers and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Trade apprenticeship

Fabrication experience

Proficient with hand tools

Marine industry experience

Ability to work at heights

Education

NVQ in Trade

Naval equivalent qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Equipment for inspections

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 handles the constructive aspects of maintenance, including new components and structural repairs, of the British Naval Fleet.

Work approach:

Our flexible working arrangements allow you to have adaptable hours depending on your role and location. This may include accruing hours and flexible start and finish times to help balance work and personal life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Achieve a minimum of 60% skill competency against MS_Constructive competencies
• Perform a trade-specific risk assessment before each task, as detailed by the Team Leader
• Follow all risk assessments, BAE policies, and legal requirements
• Ensure tools and equipment are suitable, fit for purpose, and up to date for inspections
• Attend training courses, Toolbox Talks, and briefings as required
• Build positive relationships with customers, manage expectations, and mentor apprentices
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly

Your skills and experiences:

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

What we offer:

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

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

Additional information:

We strive for inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance during recruitment, please inform us about any needed adjustments.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, often necessitating 5-10 years of UK residency.