Job Description
Are you a skilled welder ready to take your craft to the next level?
At BAE Systems, you won’t just be welding steel — you’ll be helping build some of the most advanced combat ships in the world. From cutting-edge frigates to next-generation naval platforms, your work will directly support the crews who protect our waters.
This is precision engineering with purpose.
What you’ll be doing:
* Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)
* Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & BUG-O)
* Welding butts and fillets to a high standard
* Main process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tiles
* Self-verification on all welds
* Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control
Your skills and experiences:
* Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
* Current Weld Codings to supplied
* Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge
* Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment
* Flux Fore Arc Welding experience
* Metal Core Arc Welding experience
* Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
* Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4-15mm range
* Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness
* Background in Maritime or major construction / manufacturing environment
* Welding Aluminium with MIG process
* Welding with automated equipment
Please note we will require a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application