Welder – Glasgow, Scotland

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced welder to join the team delivering Type 26 frigates at its Glasgow shipyard. The role is full‑time, onsite, and offers a competitive salary with shift allowances.

Key responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW and automatic/semi‑automatic processes such as Submerged Arc and BUG‑O.
• Produce high‑quality butt and fillet welds, including work with ceramic tiles within FCAW/MAG processes.
• Carry out self‑verification of all welds to ensure compliance with visual and NDE examination standards.
• Follow safe working practices, adhere to SHE requirements and apply effective fume‑control measures.

Required profile

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications (SVQ3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience in ceramic‑tile welding, flux‑cored arc welding, metal‑cored arc welding and associated equipment.
• Proven ability to weld carbon‑steel materials in the 4–15 mm thickness range.
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems.

Required skills

• MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW welding processes
• Submerged Arc and BUG‑O welding
• Ceramic‑tile welding
• Flux‑cored and metal‑cored arc welding
• Non‑destructive examination (NDE) verification
• Automated welding system operation

What we offer

• Salary of £40,016 per year plus a 33 % shift allowance where applicable
• Day, night and weekend shift patterns
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge naval defence projects
• Career development within a global defence and aerospace organisation