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Rolls Royce
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Job Description Job Description Welder - PressureVessel - Submarines Full Time Derby Starting salary of £39,435 p/a,plus up 26% shift premium (dependant on shift pattern), opportunityto earn overtime and 33 days leave and host of other cooperatebenefits of information of this can be found here. Due to thegrowth of our business several opportunities for Skilled Welders(time-served welding apprenticeship - City and Guilds, NVQ3 orequivalent) have arisen within the New Build and Componentsfacility, division of Rolls-Royce Submarine. You will be joiningour experience welding team working on the fabrication of complexpressure vessels and pipework. These components will form part ofour next generation of products that we will be delivering to theRoyal Navy. Why Rolls-Royce? Our Submarines business is responsiblefor the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support ofnuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of theRoyal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about theamazing projects that we are working on here:-https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8 Join us and we'll provide anenvironment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-firstculture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuouslearning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth ofopportunities to grow your career. What we offer: We offerexcellent development, a competitive salary and exceptionalbenefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance andemployee discounts. You will be involved with the welding of arange of materials using various manual and mechanised weldingprocesses. We have a mixture of both manual Tungsten Inert Gas(TIG) operations and multi-hour Mechanised TIG and Metal Inert Gas(MIG) welding operations, so flexibility across both types of workis essential. You will be working within an environment that ismaintained to a high standard, with clear procedures and processcontrol to meet the quality specifications required of our product.What you will be doing: You will be responsible for welding productto nuclear standards using technical instructions, manufacturingdrawings, and written specifications. - Ensuring compliance toprocess control and workplace cleanliness standards. - You will bewelding to high specifications that will be subject to inspectionpotentially including X-Ray, Ultrasonic (U/T) and Liquid PenetrantInspection (LPI). - You will be working with the latest weldingtechnology including a variety of mechanised technology for bothstatic and rotational welding configurations. - Performing weldingprocedures in a range of positions including 6G. - You will workwithin a team to resolve production and quality issues and have theflexibility to undertake other tasks and activities when productionwork is not required. Your role will be an integral part of ourmanufacturing process and will enable Rolls-Royce to maintain ourexcellent quality standards. Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Roycewe embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seeksimplicity in everything we do. These principles form our valuesand behaviours and are an essential component of our assessmentprocess and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to meet the followingcriteria: - You will have completed a recognised time-servedwelding apprenticeship including City and Guilds, NVQ3 orequivalent. - Experience completing thick gauge welding procedure,ideally working on pipes. - Ideally will possess experience inpressure welding to 100% X-Ray, ultrasonic or liquid penetrantinspection (LPI). - You will possess experience in welding a rangeof materials, including stainless steel. - Working knowledge ofhealth, safety (including COSHH) and environmental procedures. Weare an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developinga diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. Webelieve that people from different backgrounds and cultures give usdifferent perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the moresuccessful we'll be. By building a culture of respect andappreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity torealise their full potential. You can learn more about our globalInclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce To work forRolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC)clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce willsupport the application for Security Clearance if you don'tcurrently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work thebusiness conducts and the protection of certain assets, you musthold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additionalscrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.Job Category Manufacturing Posting Date 06 Mar 2025; 00:03 PostingEnd Date 29 Mar 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Welder, Location: Derby,ENG - DE23 8NX

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