Welder

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Plymouth seeks skilled Welders to work on critical submarine projects. Join the team at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard and contribute to national security with your welding expertise. We're looking for candidates with a strong background in marine engineering and an ability to interpret engineering drawings. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical instructions.
• Experience with general workshop tools and welding machinery.
• Completion of a time-served apprenticeship in marine engineering.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality welding using specialized tools.
• Support the HMS Victorious project within our Submarines business unit.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Using workshop tools and welding machinery

Marine engineering experience

Shipyard or factory-based welding experience

Time-served apprenticeship

Indentured Apprenticeship relevant to welding

Engineering qualification

Education

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship

Level 2 Engineering qualification

Tools

Specialized welding machinery

Job description

Welder Opportunities

Job Title: Welder

Vacancies: Multiple Opportunities Available

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £35,530 + Benefits - Gross OTE £50,882

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF60705

Shape the Future of National Security – One Weld at a Time

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Welder at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Devonport.

Welder Opportunities

As a Welder, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Welders to work on a wide range of Submarine projects. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most critical defence projects – HMS Victorious. You’ll contribute directly to the maintenance and modification of submarines and naval vessels, helping to protect national security. This is more than just welding – it’s precision engineering with purpose.

What you’ll do

• Work primarily on submarines, with additional tasks on ships and in factory environments.
• Executing high-quality welding using specialised tools and machinery
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions
• Supporting the HMS Victorious project within our Submarines business unit
• Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to meet project milestones

What you’ll need

• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting technical instructions
• Using general workshop tools and welding machinery confidently
• Experience in marine engineering, ideally with Royal Navy or commercial vessels
• Background in shipyard or factory-based welding environments
• Time-served apprenticeship in marine or naval engineering
• Indentured Apprenticeship relevant to welding
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship or Engineering qualification
• Level 2 Engineering qualification with substantial hands‑on experience would be desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Opportunity to earn more through OWP (Overtime Working Premium)
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• 10 days special paid leave for armed forces reservists
• Holiday Trading– buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’– one paid day per year for volunteering
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• A dynamic working environment with opportunities for career growth and development

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

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 [e-mail] 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.

Closing date: 04/12/2025

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