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Welder

BAE SystemsKilmarnock, Ayrshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Welder at BAE Systems, you'll contribute to cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects while benefiting from a competitive salary and shift allowance. This role is ideal for skilled individuals with Trade Papers seeking to advance their careers within a globally recognized company that values innovation and teamwork. Apply today to join a team that's shaping the future of technology and security.

Quick Overview

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

Job Description

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

This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions, committed to progress and protecting what matters most. They pioneer innovation across defence, aerospace, and security, offering opportunities to shape a safer future. Join a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge projects with a purpose-driven mission.

The Role

  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using various processes including MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automated systems.
  • Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including specialized work with ceramic tiles.
  • Conduct self-verification of welds to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
  • Follow strict safety regulations, including SHE requirements and effective fume control measures.
  • Contribute to the production of complex welding solutions within a team environment.

What You'll Need

  • Hold 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce welds that meet visual and NDE examination standards.
  • Skilled in welding carbon-steel materials within the 4-15 mm thickness range.
  • Good understanding of SHE requirements and application of risk-assessment principles.
  • Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, with experience in MIG aluminium welding and automated systems.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary with a significant shift allowance.
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning and career growth within a leading technology organisation.
  • Rewarding work contributing to impactful projects with global security implications.
  • A supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions are recognised.

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