Welder

BAE Systems; Stirling; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an experienced Welder in Glasgow. You will be responsible for welding various materials including carbon and stainless steel, using different processes such as FCAW and MIG. The ideal candidate will have a Modern Apprenticeship certificate and experience in a maritime or major construction environment. BAE Systems offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, share plans, and a supportive work culture. Closing date for applications is March 4, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Trade Papers required upon application.
• Current Weld Codings must be supplied.
• Experience with carbon steel thickness of 4-15mm.

Responsibilities

• Weld different materials including carbon & stainless steel.
• Perform various welding processes like FCAW and MIG.
• Conform to SHE standards associated with welding.

Skills

Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge

Flux Fore Arc Welding experience

Metal Core Arc Welding experience

Knowledge in Welding and associated equipment

Ability to perform visual and NDE examinations

Risk Assessment awareness

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun – Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.

Salary: £38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application

What you’ll be doing:

• Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium)
• Welding using different welding processes i.e., Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas, Metal Inert Gas, Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machine Welding (Submerged – Arc & BUG-O)
• Welding butts and fillets to a high standard
• Main process – FCAW / MAG – using ceramic tiles
• Self-verification on all welds
• Adhering to all SHE related standards associated with welding, including fume control

Your skills and experiences:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
• Current Weld Codings to supplied
• Ceramic Tile Welding Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience in Welding and use of associated equipment
• Flux Fore Arc Welding experience
• Metal Core Arc Welding experience
• Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
• Materials experience of welding carbon steel thickness 4‑15mm range
• Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment awareness
• Background in Maritime or major construction / manufacturing environment
• Welding Aluminium with MIG process
• Welding with automated equipment

Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Welder team:

At BAE Systems, we are at the forefront of designing and building world‑leading Naval Ships. Our work is vital to supporting the security and defense of nations around the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality and innovative solutions. As part of our growing team, we are looking for a talented and experienced Welder to join us as we drive to deliver Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

In the Welding team, we’re doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts.

This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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:

4th March 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.