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Welder
BAE SystemsLarkhall, Lanarkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
£38.7k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Welder | Larkhall, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662
We're hiring for a globally recognised leader in advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions, known for its commitment to innovation and shaping a safer future. This employer offers a dynamic environment where skilled professionals can make a significant impact.
The Role
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using various MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW, and automatic/semi-automatic processes, including Submerged Arc and BUG-O.
- Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, incorporating 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, high-quality welding solutions critical to major projects.
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 (FCAW), Metal-Cored Arc Welding (MCAW), and associated equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to produce welds that consistently meet visual and NDE (Non-Destructive 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 in 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 potential shift allowance.
- Opportunity to work on world-class naval ship projects.
- Supportive team environment with a strong sense of shared purpose.
- Prospects for career growth and continuous learning.
- Recognition for contributions and tailored rewards.
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