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Welder

BAE SystemsClydebank, Dunbartonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 31 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£38.7k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
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Job Description

Welder | Clydebank, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 + 33% shift allowance

We're hiring on behalf of a globally recognised leader in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. This organisation is renowned for pioneering advanced technology solutions and fostering a culture of innovation and progress. Join a team dedicated to shaping a safer future through cutting-edge engineering and a commitment to protecting what matters most.

The Role

  • Weld various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using multiple welding processes (MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, Submerged Arc, BUG-O).
  • Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, with experience in ceramic tile work for FCAW/MAG processes.
  • Conduct self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
  • Follow strict safety protocols and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements, implementing effective fume control.
  • Work as part of a team to deliver complex welding solutions on significant projects, applying expertise to achieve high standards.

What You'll Need

  • Hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in ceramic-tile welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Metal-Cored Arc Welding, and associated equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce welds that meet visual and NDE examination standards.
  • Skilled in welding carbon steel materials within a 4–15 mm thickness range.
  • Understand EHS requirements and apply risk assessment principles to 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 a potential 33% shift allowance.
  • Opportunities for career growth and lifelong learning within a supportive culture.
  • Work on impactful, world-class projects shaping global security.
  • Recognition for contributions and rewards tailored to employee needs.

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