Fabricator

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Job Title: Fabricator (Shipbuilding / Ship Repair)

Location: Plymouth

Employment Type: Contract – Ongoing


About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our team, working on specialist marine engineering projects. This role will involve fabrication and fitting work on naval vessels, including high-specification components within challenging environments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabrication and fitting of brackets, seating and inserts
  • Working from engineering drawings and specifications
  • Carrying out precise cutting and shaping of materials
  • Ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards
  • Collaborating with wider engineering and production teams


Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in shipbuilding and/or ship repair
  • Proficiency in oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Experience of working on Submarines is desirable but not essential


If you have the required experience and are looking to work on technically challenging marine projects, we encourage you to apply.


To Apply:

Please apply below or send your CV through to vacancies@sms-marine.co.uk

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Company: SMS Group | Ship Repair | Marine Interiors | Marine Engineering | SC SQEP
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Job Title: Fabricator (Shipbuilding / Ship Repair)

Location: Plymouth

Employment Type: Contract – Ongoing

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our team, working on specialist marine engineering projects. This role will involve fabrication and fitting work on naval vessels, including high-specification components within challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabrication and fitting of brackets, seating and inserts
  • Working from engineering drawings and specifications
  • Carrying out precise cutting and shaping of materials
  • Ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards
  • Collaborating with wider engineering and production teams

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in shipbuilding and/or ship repair
  • Proficiency in oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Experience of working on Submarines is desirable but not essential

If you have the required experience and are looking to work on technically challenging marine projects, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please apply below or send your CV through to vacancies@sms-marine.co.uk

Posted: May 1st, 2026