Submarine Fabricator: High-Integrity Steelwork for Defence

Energy Jobline ZR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided by client

Long-term contract opportunity

Shift enhancements

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting experienced fabricators to join a major UK submarine refit programme on-site in Plymouth. You will perform high-integrity fabrication, repairs and steelwork installation on naval platforms, working with high-grade naval steels and tight tolerances.

The role offers long-term contract opportunities with accommodation and the chance to work on critical defence assets, with progression through rotating shift patterns and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy structural fabrication for naval/defence projects.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Awareness of confined-space and safety procedures in a defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, fit and install structural steelwork per drawings/specifications.
• Mark out, cut, burn, form and straighten plates using oxy-fuel/plasma and grinders.
• Carry out repairs, renewals and modifications to submarine hulls and internal structures.
• Work to tight tolerances in confined spaces and compartments.
• Use jigs and templates to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, pipefitters and NDT to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with MOD/dockyard safety procedures and controls.
• Self-inspect completed work prior to QA and NDT inspection.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Reading engineering drawings

Welding symbols interpretation

Confined-space awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Grinders

Jigs/Fixtures

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting experienced fabricators to join a major UK submarine refit programme on-site in Plymouth. You will perform high-integrity fabrication, repairs and steelwork installation on naval platforms, working with high-grade naval steels and tight tolerances.

The role offers long-term contract opportunities with accommodation and the chance to work on critical defence assets, with progression through rotating shift patterns and safety-focused environment.