Plater/ Fabricator

Job Title: Plater/ Fabricator  

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP) 

Service Area: Service Delivery 

Hours of Work: 37 Per week 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Salary: £36,000 to £39,500 

What you will be doing:  

Working as part of KBS Maritime Locks and Docks team, assisting in Dock preps, Docking and undocking of vessels. 

• Operation of tirfors and fitting of shores and undertaking basic slinging tasks and line handling for movement of vessels and caissons. 

• Carrying out structural repairs to pontoons, brows and Naval base infrastructure 

• Operating Manual Handling Equipment and Heavy lift operations. 

This role includes an on-call rota and overtime to support operational demands. 

What you will bring: 

• Previous experience as a Shipwright/Plater Fabricator  

• Working knowledge and understanding in the safe operation and use of tirfors, shores and the relevant hand tools. 

• Metalwork, welding and woodwork skills  

• Experience with operating Manual Handling Equipment  

About you: 

• Trade qualification or relevant experience  

• Welding Skills would be desirable, but training will be available 

You’ll get: 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays  

• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period 

• Early finish on a Friday  

• Discretionary company bonus scheme  

• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10% 

• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s) 

• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Group income protection 

• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable) 

• Free parking onsite 

• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position. 

• Continued professional career development 

• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme) 

• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services 

• Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard 

Application process: 

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 5th June 2026  

Background checks & security 

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process.  For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team. 

About us: 

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. 

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other. 

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed. 

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.   

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability.  In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact us.