Job Title: Welder
Location: Glasgow, Govan and Scotstoun, Onsite – Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow
Salary: £40,016 – plus 33% shift allowance where applicable
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
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
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.
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: 6th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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