Join Our Team as a Welder!
Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun (On-site, with a recruitment day in Glasgow)
Salary: £38,662.00 (plus a potential 33% shift allowance)
Your Mission:
As a Welder at BAE Systems, you will play a crucial role in crafting world-class naval ships that support global security and defense. Your expertise will help us deliver Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy, ensuring that our work has a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Welding various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
* Utilizing multiple welding processes such as Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, and more.
* Achieving high standards in welding butts and fillets.
* Focusing on FCAW/MAG processes using ceramic tiles.
* Conducting self-verification on all welds.
* Adhering to SHE standards related to welding, including fume control.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers required).
* Current Weld Codings.
* Knowledge of ceramic tile welding.
* Experience with welding equipment and techniques.
* Proficiency in Flux Core Arc Welding and Metal Core Arc Welding.
* Ability to produce welds that pass visual and NDE examinations.
* Experience welding carbon steel in the 4-15mm thickness range.
* Understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment protocols.
* Background in maritime or major construction/manufacturing environments.
* Experience with MIG welding of aluminum and automated equipment.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive!
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date:
4th February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!