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Welder

BAE SystemsCoatbridge, Lanarkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Mar 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£38.7k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Welder | Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662 + shift allowance

This employer is a globally recognised entity at the forefront of defence, aerospace, and security solutions. They are committed to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to advanced, technology-led projects that shape a safer future.

The Role

  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using various processes including MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automated methods.
  • Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including work with ceramic tiles.
  • Conduct self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
  • Apply safe working practices and adhere to SHE requirements, including effective fume control.
  • Play a key role in delivering complex welding solutions for world-class naval ships.

What You'll Need

  • A Modern Apprenticeship certificate or Trade Papers, along with relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds).
  • Experience in ceramic-tile welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Metal-Cored Arc Welding, and associated equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce welds that consistently meet visual and NDE examination standards.
  • Skill in welding carbon-steel materials within the 4–15 mm thickness range.
  • Understanding of SHE requirements and application of risk-assessment principles in welding activities.
  • A background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary package including a shift allowance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale projects.
  • A supportive culture focused on growth, recognition, and employee wellbeing.
  • Continuous learning and career development possibilities within a global organisation.

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