Welder – £40,016 + shift allowance

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced welder to join the team delivering the Type 26 frigates. The role is based onsite in Glasgow (Govan and Scotstoun) and offers a competitive salary plus shift allowance.

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 in FCAW/MAG processes.
• Carry out self‑verification of all welds to ensure compliance with visual and NDE standards.
• Follow safe working practices, SHE requirements and effective fume‑control measures at all times.

Required profile

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications (SVQ3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience in ceramic‑tile welding, flux‑cored and metal‑cored arc welding.
• Proven ability to produce welds that meet visual and NDE examination standards.
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems.

Required skills

• MMA welding
• MAG welding
• MIG welding
• FCAW (Flux‑Cored Arc Welding)
• Submerged Arc welding
• BUG‑O welding
• Ceramic‑tile welding
• Metal‑cored Arc welding
• MIG aluminium welding
• Automated welding systems

What we offer

• Salary £40,016 per year plus a 33 % shift allowance where applicable.
• Shift patterns covering days, nights and weekends.
• Opportunity to work on world‑class naval ship projects.
• Career development within a global defence and aerospace leader.