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Welder

BAE SystemsGourock, Renfrewshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a skilled Welder at BAE Systems, a leader in defense and aerospace, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge projects with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. If you possess modern apprenticeship qualifications and a strong work ethic, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to be part of a team shaping the future of technology. Apply today to join a respected organization and build a rewarding career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£38.7k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Gourock, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Welder | Gourock, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 + shift allowance

This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology, shaping a safer future through innovation in defence, aerospace, and security. They are seeking skilled individuals to join their dedicated teams and contribute to pioneering progress.

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 utilising ceramic tiles within FCAW/MAG processes.
  • Perform self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
  • Adhere to SHE requirements and implement effective fume-control measures, following safe working practices.
  • Contribute to the production of world-class naval ships, making a tangible impact on global security.

What You'll Need

  • A Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and 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.
  • Proven ability to produce welds meeting visual and NDE examination standards.
  • Proficiency in welding carbon-steel materials within the 4–15 mm thickness range.
  • Strong understanding of SHE requirements and risk-assessment principles in all welding activities.
  • Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary with an additional shift allowance.
  • Opportunity to work on significant projects shaping global security.
  • A supportive culture with a strong sense of shared purpose and commitment to inclusion.
  • Potential for career growth and lifelong learning within a forward-thinking organisation.

Apply via Haystack today!

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