Structural Welder
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Structural Welder in Barrow, working on critical Astute and Dreadnought boat programmes. This role offers competitive pay with shift allowance and opportunities for career growth.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform Flux Core and potentially mechanised welding on Astute and Dreadnought boat programmes.
- Work at heights and in confined spaces, adhering to strict Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) regulations.
- Ensure high-quality standards and timely delivery of welding tasks.
- Collaborate effectively within the Operations Team and with wider stakeholders.
- Must have served a full Modern Apprenticeship and possess relevant safety certifications.
// Role Specification
Structural Welder - Barrow
BAE Systems is seeking skilled Structural Welders to join our Operations Team in Barrow. You will play a vital role in the construction of the Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes, contributing to the advancement of defence and security solutions.
As a Structural Welder, you will be responsible for performing Flux Core welding and potentially mechanised welding. This role involves working at heights and in confined spaces, demanding a strong awareness of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) procedures, quality standards, and relevant product/process knowledge.
Core Duties:
- Comply with SHE regulations and operate machinery only when trained and competent.
- Understand and meet targets safely and with a focus on quality.
- Maintain positive working relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
- Take responsibility for the quality and safety of your work, making appropriate decisions to meet requirements.
- Be accountable for your own safety and the safety of others, engaging with management on any safety concerns.
The Operations Team:
In the Operations Team, you will conduct varied steelwork welding tasks across a range of products and materials, covering the full lifecycle of build programmes for the Astute and Dreadnought submarines. All team members operate in line with defined procedures and standards, ensuring a safe and structured working environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Must have served a full Modern Apprenticeship.
- Experienced in Flux Cored welding.
- Varied experience across a range of welding processes and assemblies, including alignment and forming materials.
- Safety certification (e.g., SHE induction, COSHH awareness, working at height) is desirable.
Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates for submarine roles.