Welder – Pressure Vessel - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Welder in the Submarines division, working on complex pressure vessels for the Royal Navy. This role offers competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, and a supportive work culture. Ideal candidates will have a recognised welding apprenticeship and experience in pressure welding.

Benefits

33 days leave

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Recognised welding apprenticeship completed.
• Experience with thick gauge welding, preferably on pipes.

Responsibilities

• Welding to nuclear standards using technical instructions.
• Ensuring process control and cleanliness standards.
• Collaborating within a team to resolve production issues.

Skills

Welding

Team Collaboration

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

City and Guilds

NVQ3

Job description

Join to apply for the Welder – Pressure Vessel - Submarines role at Rolls-Royce.

Due to the growth of our business, several opportunities for Skilled Welders (time-served welding apprenticeship - City and Guilds, NVQ3 or equivalent) have arisen within the New Build and Components division of Rolls-Royce Submarine. You will join our experienced welding team working on the fabrication of complex pressure vessels and pipework, which are part of our next-generation products for the Royal Navy.

Salary and Benefits: Starting at £39,435 p/a, with up to 26% shift premium (dependent on shift pattern), opportunities for overtime, 33 days leave, and other corporate benefits. More information can be found here.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our Submarines business designs, manufactures, supplies, and supports nuclear propulsion products for the Royal Navy. Learn more about our projects here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8.

We foster an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your growth and offers diverse career opportunities.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts.

You will perform welding using manual and mechanised processes, including TIG and MIG, on various materials, adhering to high standards and quality inspections such as X-Ray, Ultrasonic, and LPI.

Responsibilities:

• Welding to nuclear standards using technical instructions and drawings.
• Ensuring process control and cleanliness standards.
• Working with advanced welding technology in multiple positions, including 6G.
• Collaborating within a team to resolve production and quality issues.

Candidate requirements:

• Completed a recognised welding apprenticeship (City and Guilds, NVQ3, or equivalent).
• Experience with thick gauge welding, preferably on pipes.
• Experience in pressure welding with X-Ray, ultrasonic, or LPI inspection.
• Welding skills across various materials, including stainless steel.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Applicants must hold a UK nationality and Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce supports the clearance process if needed.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Engineering and Production