Job Title: Fabricator Welder
Location: HM Navalbase Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh
Compensation: £33,395 + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF 46470

Build a better world

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Fabricator Welder at Faslane, Helensburgh.

As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility

Clyde

The Fabricator Welder is based within our Clyde business area.

As the Ministry of Defence's commercial partner at HMNB Clyde, Babcock provides specialist engineering support services, including the management of infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines.

The role

The difference our new Fabricator Welder will make

As a Fabricator Welder you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. As Engineering Support Fabricator Welder you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary providing round the clock support to HM Vessels and warships in order to deliver continued support.
You will undertake fabrication and structural activities on systems and equipment on all RN and other entitled Vessels and, when required, in other sections including the Estate. Includes the fitment of Auxiliary Support Equipment.

Day to day, you'll be responsible for the completion of all Engineering Support work packages to ensure the department meets the objectives of the business and the continued availability and performance of HMNB Clyde Submarines, Surface Vessels and the Estate. Ensuring that work is carried out in line with current processes and make suggestions on improving systems and processes to increase productivity in accordance with set objectives and timescales. Working within all H&S legislation, Safe Systems of Work and control of work processes within BM&T Clyde policies.
Please not you will need to be comfortable working in confined spaces and with vibrating tools

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

• Recognised Fabricator Welder Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in an Fabricator Welder Engineering discipline with industry experience.
• Proven Fabricator Welder Experience
• Interpretation of engineering drawings
• You should hold or have the ability to obtain SC Clearance

What we offer

Generous benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best

Babcock International

For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Application Guidance

All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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