Welder – Type 26 Frigates (Onsite, Glasgow)

Energy Jobline ZR; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Welder to join a dedicated team working on Type 26 frigates in Glasgow. You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG and FCAW, ensuring high-quality results and compliance with standards.

You will perform self-verification and follow SHE guidelines, with a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. This role requires attendance at recruitment events in Glasgow and adherence to security vetting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Modern Apprenticeship and SVQ3/City & Guilds.
• Experience in ceramic-tile welding and FCAW.
• Ability to produce welds meeting visual and NDE standards.
• Experience welding carbon-steel in 4–15 mm thickness range.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG, FCAW and more.
• Produce high-quality butt and fillet welds, including with ceramic tiles.
• Self-verify welds to ensure quality and standards.
• Follow safe working practices and SHE rules, including fume-control measures.

Skills

MMA welding

MAG welding

MIG welding

FCAW welding

Ceramic-tile welding

Aluminium welding

Stainless steel welding

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers)

SVQ3

City & Guilds

Tools

Flux-Cored Arc Welding equipment

Automated welding systems

MIG aluminium welding equipment

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Welder to join a dedicated team working on Type 26 frigates in Glasgow. You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium using MMA, MAG, MIG and FCAW, ensuring high-quality results and compliance with standards.

You will perform self-verification and follow SHE guidelines, with a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. This role requires attendance at recruitment events in Glasgow and adherence to security vetting requirements.