BAE Systems

Fabricator - Plater

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Job Title\: Fabricator – Plater

Location\: Glasgow, Govan and Scotstoun, Onsite - Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow

Shift Pattern\: Days – Mon-Thurs, 07\:00-16\:30, Nights - Mon-Thurs 20\:30-06\:00, Weekends - Fri-Sun, 07\:00-19\:30

Requirements\: Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: A

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

  • Interpret engineering drawings, mark off materials and prepare plate using methods such as oxy‑fuel cutting and hand grinding
  • Assemble ship structures — including shell, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals — ensuring all components are accurately fitted, faired and tack‑welded
  • Fabricate ship items such as seats, ladders, false flooring, panels, hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats and flooring systems
  • Form materials using machine tools, including rolling, flanging and cutting equipment such as guillotines, croppers and mechanical saws

Essential skills\:

  • You are required to hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers on application and in person) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
  • Demonstrating up‑to‑date fabrication knowledge and hands‑on experience in construction or manufacturing environments
  • Understanding and applying core manufacturing processes and completing tack welding to required safety and quality standards
  • Demonstrate you are able to operate oxy‑fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment confidently and responsibly
  • You will follow SHE principles and risk‑assessment requirements in all working conditions
  • You’ll have experience of working safely in confined spaces or at height, supported by relevant safety certifications

The Fabricator Team\:

BAE Systems designs and builds world‑class naval ships and our Fabricator Platers play a vital role in delivering the Type 26 frigates. Working in teams of 6–12, you’ll apply SVQ3‑level training and marine fabrication experience to produce high‑quality steelwork that supports essential defence projects.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 14th July 2026