Marine Welder: Shipyard Roles with 33% Shift Premium

Aeropeople Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,014 - 44,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension scheme

Life Assurance 6x salary

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Aeropeople Ltd. seeks a Welder for a Glasgow on‑site role to join a major defence/aerospace client. You'll work a multi‑shift pattern with a 33% shift allowance for night and weekend shifts and overtime opportunities. Trade papers and SVQ3 or equivalent are required, with experience in MMA/MAG/MIG/FCAW welding and ceramic tiles.

Candidates will attend a trade test in Glasgow and must hold a British passport with 5 years UK residency. Competitive salary and pension/insurance benefits available.

Qualifications

• Hold a Modern Apprenticeship/Trade Papers (SVQ3 or equivalent)
• Experience in ceramic-tile welding, Flux‑Cored Arc Welding and Metal‑Cored Arc Welding
• Ability to produce welds meeting visual and NDE standards
• Experience welding carbon steel in 4–15 mm range
• Understand SHE requirements and apply risk assessment in welding activities
• Background in maritime, construction, manufacturing environments including MIG aluminium welding

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW and automatic/semi‑automatic processes
• Produce high‑quality butt and fillet welds, including ceramic tiles within FCAW/MAG
• Self‑verify welds to maintain quality and standards
• Follow safe working practices and SHE requirements
• Shift allowance of 33% on night and weekend shifts
• Overtime pay rates: Mon-Thu 1.33x, Fri 1.5-2.0x, Sat 1.5x, Sun 2.0x

Skills

MMA welding

MAG welding

MIG welding

FCAW welding

Submerged Arc

Ceramic tile welding

Quality verification

Education

SVQ3

City & Guilds

Trade Papers / Modern Apprenticeship

Tools

FCAW welding equipment

Job description

Aeropeople Ltd. seeks a Welder for a Glasgow on‑site role to join a major defence/aerospace client. You'll work a multi‑shift pattern with a 33% shift allowance for night and weekend shifts and overtime opportunities. Trade papers and SVQ3 or equivalent are required, with experience in MMA/MAG/MIG/FCAW welding and ceramic tiles.

Candidates will attend a trade test in Glasgow and must hold a British passport with 5 years UK residency. Competitive salary and pension/insurance benefits available.