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Fabricator – Plater

BAE SystemsGourock, Renfrewshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£38.7k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Gourock, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Fabricator – Plater | Gourock, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 + 33% shift allowance

This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions for defence, aerospace, and security. They are dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most, shaping a safer future through innovation and engineering excellence.

What you’ll be doing

  • Interpret engineering drawings, prepare materials, and cut plate using methods such as oxy-fuel cutting.
  • Assemble ship structures, ensuring accurate fitting, fairing, and tack-welding of components like bulkheads and decks.
  • Fabricate various ship items including seats, ladders, panels, and watertight doors.
  • Form materials using machinery such as rolling and cutting equipment.

What You'll Need

  • Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
  • Up-to-date fabrication knowledge and hands-on experience in construction or manufacturing.
  • Understanding and application of core manufacturing processes, including tack welding to safety and quality standards.
  • Proven ability to operate oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment confidently.
  • Adherence to SHE principles and risk-assessment requirements.
  • Experience working safely in confined spaces or at height, with relevant certifications.

What's On Offer

  • A career with purpose, contributing to essential defence projects.
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on shared purpose.
  • Competitive salary with a significant shift allowance.

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