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Job Title\: Welder

Location\: Glasgow, Govan and Scotstoun, Onsite - Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow

Shift Pattern\: Days – Mon-Thurs, 07\:00-16\:30, Nights - Mon-Thurs 20\:30-06\:00, Weekends - Fri-Sun, 07\:00-19\:30

Requirements\: Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: A

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

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 using ceramic tiles within FCAW/MAG processes
Carry out self‑verification of all welds to maintain consistent quality and compliance with standards
Follow safe working practices at all times, adhering to SHE requirements and applying effective fume‑control measures

Essential skills\:

You are required to hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers on application and in person) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Ensure you are experienced in ceramic‑tile welding, Flux‑Cored Arc Welding, Metal‑Cored Arc Welding, and associated equipment
Demonstrate your ability to produce welds that consistently meet visual and NDE examination standards
You will be skilled in welding carbon‑steel materials within the 4–15 mm thickness range
Show you have a good understanding of SHE requirements and applies risk‑assessment principles in all welding activities
You will bring with you a background in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or similar environments, including MIG aluminium welding and automated welding systems

The Welder Team\:

BAE Systems designs and builds world‑class naval ships that support global security and we’re seeking an experienced Welder to help deliver the Type 26 frigates. Working in teams of 6–12, you’ll apply SVQ3‑level expertise to produce high‑quality, complex welding solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 14th July 2026