Welder – Shipbuilding (Shift Allowance Included)

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Welder to join the shipbuilding team delivering the Type 26 frigates. The role is full‑time, onsite in Glasgow, with a competitive salary and 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 SHE requirements at all times 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.
• 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 welding
• Submerged Arc welding
• BUG‑O welding
• Ceramic‑tile welding
• Flux‑Cored Arc Welding
• Metal‑Cored Arc Welding
• MIG aluminium welding
• Automated welding systems

What we offer

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