[ref. l53693816] Plymouth - Fabricator
Building on the unique experience and success of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, Babcock has brought together a highly experienced and integrated project team spanning several regions of the UK, to meet the challenging Type 31 programme. This pathfinder programme, as described by the MOD, is the first of its kind to be delivered under the new National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Re-energising the UKs’ maritime capability through modern UK ship design and build practices, the Type 31 programme will also support technology transfer into the UK through the command system and drive British shipbuilding expertise to match the Royal Navy’s pedigree as a world leader in naval platforms.
Type 31 will be at the heart of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet, deterring aggression and maintaining the security of the UK’s interests. They will work alongside the UK’s Allies to deliver a warship presence across the globe and enable a forward naval presence.
The role
As a Fabricator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. If you can bring technical skills and a safe working attitude, then we can provide you with one of the most exciting engineering projects this country has to offer.
Day-to-day, you’ll be expected to undertake general fabrication activities including below: Structural steel fabrication
Working with high tolerancesLining out and marking off
Interpretation of drawings, and specifications, for fabrication work
Grinding, burning and drilling
Use of disc cutters, guillotine and band saws
Arc air gouging
Tack welding
Making moulds and Templates
Fabrication and fitting ventilation
As well as Daily routine maintenance checks, you will be expected to plan, and execute, operations in a safe and controlled manner on behalf of the company in accordance with the HSE at Work act and job specific method statements. You will take ownership of activities and processes within your manufacturing remit and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times under “safety first” culture.
Your safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance to us because health and safety is an integral part of our business. We operate in a high-risk environment; therefore, we are looking for people who share our understanding and respect for health and safety for ourselves and each other to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.
At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you’ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.
Essential experience of the Fabricator:You will have the ability to read engineering drawings and interpret work instructions, be competent in the use of handheld and semi-automatic burning equipment and general workshop machinery and tools specific to fabricating.
Ideally, you will have worked in the marine industry with experience of Royal Navy ships and submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships - although other relevant experience will be considered.
This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, onsite at Rosyth with paid overtime.
Qualifications of the Fabricator (at least one of the following): Indentured Apprenticeship
Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a sheet metal, structural steel or fabrication related disciplineLevel 3 Engineering qualification relevant to the role
You will require full security clearance (SC).