Welder
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Compensation:£53,599 + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65567
Shape the Future of Defence Engineering
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Welder at our Rosyth site, near Fife.
The Role
As a Welder, you’ll be at the heart of one of the most critical defence projects in the world. You’ll work on the manufacturing of 22 tactical missile tube assemblies as part of the Common Missile Compartment (CMC) project for the UK Successor and US Ohio Class replacement submarine programmes. This is your chance to contribute to national security while developing your skills in a dynamic, high‑tech environment.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
* Execute welding tasks using SMAW, GMAW‑P, GTAW, SAW, and Arc Air Gouging processes to exacting standards.
* Operate welding equipment safely, setting up and maintaining plant in line with procedures.
* Conduct visual inspections of welds to meet project specifications.
* Use digital and thermal devices for temperature monitoring and manage pre‑heating equipment.
* Perform daily machine checks, report faults, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a full‑time, permanent role based onsite at Rosyth Dockyard, Fife. You’ll work 39 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern of days and nights (12‑hour shifts).
Essential Experience
* Strong understanding of weld defects and their causes.
* Ability to perform set‑up procedures for welding equipment and accessories.
* Experience with pulsed MIG (or MIG and TIG).
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualified or indentured apprentice Welder.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading benefits
* ‘Be Kind Day’ paid volunteering leave
* Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support
Commitment to Inclusion
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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