Babcock has announced plans to recruit 500 workers for the construction of its Type 31 frigates, following the completion of its new assembly hall at Rosyth.
The announcement was made at an event which included a demonstration of two 125 tonne gantry cranes, which will be used to assemble the frigates.
The Venturer Building will initially be used for the assembly of the Royal Navy’s new vessels. The hall measures around 147m x 62m x 42m and will be able to house two frigates for uninterrupted, parallel assembly.
The initial recruitment drive to support the programme will include a variety of trades including welders, fabricators and mechanical and electrical fitters, as well as production support operatives.
Further opportunities will include operations production management, quality and planning.
The company will employ around 1,250 people across the UK, supporting similar roles in the supply chain at the height of its operations.
Will Erith, chief executive of Babcock Marine, said: “From the start of this programme we’ve been focussing on prosperity, supporting both the UK and local economies and so it is great we are also announcing 500 new roles on the same day who will directly support the Type 31 programme.”
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