Advanced Apprentice Fabricator

Advanced Apprentice Fabricator

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Salary: Starting from £18,667, with annual progression through the scheme duration.

• Fabrication and Installation Training – learn to fabricate and install sub‑assemblies and major assemblies using tools for marking out, thermal cutting, and welding.
• Structural Assembly and Equipment Operation – build components such as shell plates, decks, and bulkheads, and operate overhead cranes, chain blocks, and hydraulic pumps to erect major units.
• Technical Drawing Interpretation – develop skills in reading steelwork drawings, engineering symbols, and conventions to guide precise fabrication and outfitting tasks.
• Health and Safety Expertise – gain extensive safety training in working at height, confined spaces, PPE usage, and dynamic risk assessment, progressing toward the Gold Passport standard.
• Core Fabrication Skills Development – master platework assembly, abrasive wheel handling, shipbuilding terminology, and welding techniques including MMA, Oxy‑fuel, and Plasma cutting, earning a tack welding qualification.

• Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2
• National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
• (Optional) Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection
• Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B:
  Engineering Manufacturing and Fabrication

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Eligible for an annual incentive.

We design and manufacture naval ships and state‑of‑the‑art combat systems, providing training solutions, maintenance, and modernisation programmes worldwide. Trusted to deliver complex defence programmes, we help shape the future for maritime defence.

This is a place where you’ll make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please speak with your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

All applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, based on continuous UK residency of 5‑10 years.
Applicants should be aware of security and export control restrictions that may affect eligibility.

5 National 4s (or equivalent) including Maths, English and a Science / Technical subject.