Welder – Shift Allowance, Glasgow

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Welder to join the team delivering Type 26 frigates. The role is onsite in Glasgow with a competitive salary of £40,016 plus a 33% 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, adhering to SHE requirements and applying effective fume‑control measures.

Required profile

• Modern Apprenticeship / 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 weld carbon‑steel materials 4–15 mm thick and MIG aluminium welding.
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing or similar environments, including 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
• Automated welding systems
• NDE examination

What we offer

• Salary of £40,016 plus 33% shift allowance.
• Shift patterns covering days, nights and weekends.
• Opportunity to work on world‑class naval ships.
• Team environment of 6–12 skilled welders.
• Career development within a global defence and aerospace leader.