Fabricator

Plater/Fabricator Opportunities

At Babcock, we are committed to creating a safe and secure world, and you can play your part as a Plater/Fabricator at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is a vital support hub for the Royal Navy, offering a career with a global FTSE 100 organisation.

As a Plater/Fabricator, you will have an out-of-the-ordinary role, working on a wide range of projects at the heart of our submarine maintenance programme. This is your opportunity to contribute to national defence and develop your skills within a dynamic and highly specialised environment. You will be part of a constructive production team, supporting the repair, maintenance, and modification of the UK’s fleet of submarines and warships.

What you’ll do:

• Perform structural repairs to steel hulls and decks using burning and grinding techniques.
• Fabricate and assemble plate and steelwork using specialist tools and equipment.
• Cut, shape, and assemble steel plates and components.
• Translate engineering documents into fabrication plans.
• Install and join plate, steel, and structural materials.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

There is an opportunity for Optimised Working Patterns (OWP) within this role, involving a 4-week shift cycle (day/back shift or day/night shift). Please contact the Recruitment Team for more information.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in structural steel repair and fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Skilled in using fabrication tools and workshop machinery.
• Experience in marine engineering or similar sectors (e.g., Royal Navy, RFA, commercial shipbuilding).
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in heavy engineering environments.
• Indentured Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in fabrication, structural steel, or sheet metal work (Essential).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• 10-days special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
• Holiday Trading option.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.
• Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme.

Babcock is a disability confident committed employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are happy to talk about flexible working.