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Welder
BAE SystemsBishopton, Renfrewshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
£38.7k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Welder | Bishopton, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 + 33% shift allowance
We're hiring for a globally recognised leader in the defence, aerospace, and security sector, renowned for pioneering advanced technology and driving progress. This employer is committed to protecting what matters most and offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge solutions.
The Role
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using various MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automatic/semi-automatic processes.
• Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including work with ceramic tiles.
• Conduct self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and compliance with standards.
• Adhere to strict safety working practices and SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) requirements.
• Work collaboratively in teams to deliver complex welding solutions for major projects.
What You'll Need
• Hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate or Trade Papers (required upon application).
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Experience in ceramic-tile welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Metal-Cored Arc Welding, and associated equipment.
• Ability to produce welds that consistently meet visual and NDE examination standards.
• Skilled in welding carbon-steel materials within the 4-15 mm thickness range.
• Strong understanding of SHE requirements and risk-assessment principles.
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding.
What's On Offer
• Competitive salary with a significant shift allowance.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a leading global company.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to work on world-class naval ship projects, making a meaningful impact.
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