Submarine Fabricator: High‑Integrity Steelwork & Accommodation

Matchtech Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accomodation provided by client

Long-term contract opportunity

Security clearance support

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting experienced Fabricators for a major UK submarine refit programme. You will undertake high-integrity fabrication, structural repairs, modifications and steelwork installation on complex naval platforms.

This role offers an long-term project with accommodation and the chance to work on critical defence assets, with rotating shift patterns and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have demonstrable experience in submarine/warship refit, maintenance or repair.
• Experience with high-grade naval steels and pressure-bearing structures.
• Structural alignment, hull integrity or modular construction experience.
• Secure defence environments and confined-space working.
• Heavy structural fabrication, shipbuilding or defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steelwork per drawings and specs.
• Mark out, cut, burn, form and straighten sections using oxy-fuel, plasma and grinders.
• Carry out hull repairs, renewals and modifications.
• Work within tight tolerances in confined spaces and compartments.
• Use jigs and templates to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Read and interpret complex drawings, weld symbols and technical docs.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters and NDT personnel to meet targets.
• Follow MOD/safety procedures, including confined-space controls.
• Self-inspect completed work prior to QA and NDT inspection.
• Support problem-solving and improve workflow during refit phases.

Skills

Submarine/refit experience

Fabrication/steelwork

Read & interpret drawings

NDT coordination

Safety in confined spaces

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Grinders

Job description

Matchtech Group is recruiting experienced Fabricators for a major UK submarine refit programme. You will undertake high-integrity fabrication, structural repairs, modifications and steelwork installation on complex naval platforms.

This role offers an long-term project with accommodation and the chance to work on critical defence assets, with rotating shift patterns and competitive pay rates.