Structural Welder

Job description

Structural Welder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a handful of talented Structural Welders to join our rapidly expanding team at Barrow-in-Furness, which is currently undergoing significant growth with £300m being spent on its expansion.

As a Structural Welder, you will be responsible for all aspects of Structural and Pipe Welding utilising MIG Flux Core Process, TIG and automation in submarine construction. You will be required to weld a wide range of materials and thicknesses in all positions, consistently producing acceptable welds to the required acceptance standard. These standards include DPI/MPI, X-Ray and U/T examination.

Join BAE Systems Maritime Submarine as a Structural Welder and you'll be playing a crucial role in the Astute and Successor programmes which will directly impact the security of the UK for decades to come.

As a Structural Welder your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

· Time-served welder

· Experience with MIG and TIG welds

· Experience in Shipbuilding, Nuclear, Petro-Chem, Offshore, Marine, or Heavy Engineering would be advantageous

What we're looking for in you:

We're looking for someone who will relish the challenges this role will offer.

As a Structural Welder, you will have significant organisational skills and an enthusiastic and systematic approach to work. Your strong team working skills and flexible approach to work will assist you in building effective relationships with colleagues.

Grade: 02

Salary: £25,378.54

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

BAE Systems Maritime Submarines has been safely delivering world class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. BAE Systems Maritime Submarines is home to the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute class - the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines. In total seven of these state-of-the-art vessels will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Split across nine UK locations, and with more than 5,000 employees, the business is also the industry lead for the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Inspiring Work, Inspiring People