Welder

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Job Title Welder
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Salary & Shifts Range of payrates based on shifts, full breakdown below
Qualifications SVQ level 3 or equivalent and a modern apprenticeship

Introduction - What's special about us?
Our partner, BAE Systems, are seeking experienced Welders to join their growing team in Glasgow on a 12-month contract, offering competitive rates for both locals and those willing to commute from further afield.

As part of a specialist team, you'll be working on the latest generation of naval frigates, the Type 26.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, reply to this email!

What will I be doing?
BAE Systems are looking for a talented Welder to join their team and make your mark in both shop and ship environments.
Welders are qualified to weld different materials ranging from carbon steel to Aluminium across all welding positions. This will include the use of automated/mechanised welding equipment to improve quality where possible.

Located in areas from on ship to fabrication shed to smaller areas such as the steel outfit ship. You will assist in the ships construction by welding smaller sub-assemblies & piece parts to larger tasks such as block link up butts and seams.
You must have thorough comprehension of the SHE Processes and Policies. This includes the use of appropriate extraction & ventilation as well as PPE & RPE. After each job is complete, a thorough quality check is done to ensure the business requirements and high standards are met.

Pay rates
BAE Systems offers a range of payrates for PAYE and Umbrella contractors, depending on your allocated shifts, and the distance you're travelling to reach the Govan site. You can speak to our team to find out more about the shift options by replying to this email.

PAYE- If travelling within 39 miles of work location

Standard Shift - £19.40 per hour
Weekend and Night Shift - £25.80 per hour
Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.52 per hour
Sunday OT - £42.02 per hourUmbrella - If travelling within 39 miles of work location

Standard Shift - £25.22 per hour
Weekend and Night Shift - £33.36 per hour
Weekday and Saturday OT - £35.43 per hour
Sunday OT - £47.20 per hourPAYE - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location

Standard Shift - £27.40 per hour
Weekend and Night Shift - £33.80 per hour
Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.52 per hour
Sunday OT - £42.02 per hourUmbrella - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location

Standard Shift - £35.62 per hour
Weekend and Night Shift - £43.76 per hour
Weekday and Saturday OT - £35.77 per hour
Sunday OT - £47.43 per hour
Why BAE Systems?
BAE Systems provide some of the world's most advanced and technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. They employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people across roughly 40 countries.
Within their Sea division, BAE Systems design, manufacture, and support naval ships. They also are a provider of commercial shipbuilding.
At the core of BAE Systems is an overarching purpose - they play their part in protecting what matters; making the future more secure for everyone by creating bold, pioneering security products and services that can change the world we live in.
What's my next step?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Reply to this email with your most up to date CV & your qualifications - from there, our team will be in touch with you to discuss next steps

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