Welder

Aeropeople Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 33% on night & weekend

Overtime pay rates: time-and-a-half to

Enhanced pension up to 14%

Life assurance 6x salary

Private medical insurance 50%

Cycle to work

Flexible start/finish times

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Aeropeople Ltd. is recruiting a Welder for a on‑site role in Glasgow to support a leading defence, security and aerospace company. You will join a team of 6–12, performing solderless welding across carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW and automatic/semi‑automatic processes.

Trade papers/SVQ3 and strong SHE compliance are required. Three shifts are available, with a day shift initially; night/weekend shifts carry 33% shift allowance and overtime pay scales.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 or Trade Papers required.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality welds and meet standards.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and risk assessment in welding.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW and automated/semi‑automatic processes.
• Produce high‑quality butt and fillet welds; include ceramic tile welding.
• Self‑verify welds to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Follow safe working practices and implement fume control measures.

Skills

Welding – carbon steel & stainless

Ceramic tile welding

Self‑verification of welds

SHE compliance

Education

SVQ Level 3 / Trade papers

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

MMA welding

MAG welding

MIG welding

FCAW

Submerged Arc welding

BUG‑O systems

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Salary: £40,016 per annum + shift allowance + overtime

Location: Glasgow

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Welder. The role will be based in Glasgow and will require the successful candidate to be on site full time working a varied shift pattern (please see details below).

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

The company is at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Their work is vital to supporting the security and defence of nations around the globe and they pride themselves on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. As part of a growing team, they are looking for a talented and experienced Welder to join them in delivering eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

Working in teams of 6- 12, you will apply SVQ Level 3 expertise to produce high quality, complex welding solutions that make a meaningful impact.

There are 3 shifts available (although the successful candidate would start on a day shift and would then discuss with their manager if they would prefer a different shift) and the hours of work within each shift are highlighted below. Please note that both the night shift and the weekend shift will include a 33% shift allowance on top of the basic rate.

• Day Shift: Monday- Thursday 7.00am- 4.30pm
• Night Shift: Monday- Thursday 8.30pm- 6.00am
• Weekend Shift: Friday- Sunday 7am- 7.30pm

Overtime is also available- please see rates of pay below in the ‘Benefits’ section.

All successful candidates will be required to attend a Trade test which will be held in Glasgow. You will also be required to submit your trade certificates after an initial phone call with our recruiter.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits:

• Shift allowance of 33% on both night and weekend shifts
• Overtime Pay rates are as follows:
• Monday- Thursday: 1.33 (Time and a 3rd)
• Friday: 1.5 (Time and a half for the first 4 hours and 2.00 (Double time) for any hours thereafter
• Saturday: 1.5 (Time and a half)
• Sunday: 2.00 (Double time)
• Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
• Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
• Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

• 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

Due to the nature of our client’s business you must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople:

Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…

Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Aircraft Tooling leasing combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.