Engineering Support Fabricator
// Role Summary
Join Babcock as an Engineering Support Fabricator at HMNB Clyde Faslane, playing a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of submarines and surface ships. This hands-on position directly contributes to national defence and maritime safety.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform light to heavy fabrication and structural activities.
- Interpret engineering drawings to manufacture or repair systems.
- Investigate faults and determine effective repair methods.
- Work within health and safety legislation and contribute to process improvements.
- Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Engineering Support Fabricator
Forge the next generation of naval capability at Babcock's HMNB Clyde Faslane site. As an Engineering Support Fabricator, you will have a role that’s out of the ordinary, contributing to national defence and maritime safety by maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of submarines and surface ships.
This is a hands-on role where your expertise in fabrication will be crucial. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on precision, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact on the UK’s naval capabilities while growing your own career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Performing light to heavy fabrication and structural activities to support maintenance and refit operations.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, plans, and standards to manufacture or repair systems.
- Investigating faults and determining effective repair methods.
- Completing Engineering Support work packages to ensure operational availability.
- Working within health and safety legislation and contributing to process improvements.
This role is full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 07:15 to 16:45, and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.
Essential Experience:
- Skilled in light and medium fabrication, including burning, welding, and drilling.
- Competent in using power tools and workshop machinery.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and over water.
- Familiar with technical instructions and acceptance standards.
- Experienced in maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
Qualifications:
- Recognised Welding/Fabrication/Plater Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and City & Guilds equivalent).
- HNC or above in a relevant discipline with industry experience is preferred.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.