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Welder
BAE SystemsClydebank, Dunbartonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Mar 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
£38.7k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
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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Skills
Risk Assessment
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