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Job Title: Sheet Metal WorkerReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Location: Portsmouth Naval BaseSalary: 34,640 plus overtime and shift allowanceWho we are:The Operations division are involved in the repair and refit of both Royal Naval and Commercial vessels. The work will be completed various workshops throughout the dockyard. Within this role you will gain an understanding of plate work and be able to demonstrate the various techniques used in ship repair industry (Light plater skillset).As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.What youll be doing:Understand and follow written and/or oral instructionsHave all the basic hand skills, i.e., burning & chamfering of various gauges and types of plate and extrusionsExperienced in the use of Guillotines, rolling machines, drilling machines, and folding machines including CNC operationTack welding (Training/Qualification can be provided)Accurate marking off using measuring tools, being familiar with the use of straight edges, sprit levels, set squares, chalk/string lines, plumb bobs etcAbility to accurately mark out sheet plate/extrusionsCorrect use of grinders and associated consumables whilst adhering to the HAVS regulationsExperience in use of strong-backs and fairing aids to prevent distortionBending and forming of various gauges and types of plateHave and understanding of Q.C inspection or process experienceThere may be occasions when you would be asked to work/travel outside of the main locationYour skills and experiences:Good hand tool knowledge and experience in Sheet metal fabrication and different types of materials such as aluminium, stainless S and steelInterpret and work from drawings and guidance as requiredWhat we offer:As well as a competitive salary of 34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance, BAE Systems also offers a number of benefits including:PensionEmployee share plans, green car scheme,Private health plansShopping discountsAnnual incentiveWe want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in the recruitment process, please speak to us about any adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 2nd May 2025#LI-LM1#LI-OnsitePay: 34,640.00 per year