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Welder

BAE SystemsDunoon, Argyll🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Mar 2026

Quick Overview

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

Job Description

Welder | Dunoon, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662

A globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions for defence, aerospace, and security is seeking skilled Welders to join their team. This employer is committed to progress, protection, and shaping a safer future. They offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and you can build a career with purpose.

The Role

  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using various processes including MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automated/semi-automatic methods.
  • Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including work with ceramic tiles within FCAW/MAG processes.
  • Perform self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and compliance with standards.
  • Adhere to strict safety working practices, SHE requirements, and effective fume-control measures.
  • Contribute to the delivery of complex naval ship projects, working within collaborative team environments.

What You'll Need

  • Hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate or Trade Papers, along with 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.
  • 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 the application of risk-assessment principles in all welding activities.
  • Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, with experience in MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary with a potential shift allowance.
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning and career growth within a purpose-driven organisation.
  • A supportive culture that fosters belonging and recognition.
  • Benefits including support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle.

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