Welder - united kingdom, plymouth, devon

welder

country/region: gb

city: plymouth

job title: welders (marine)

location: plymouth, uk - onsite

compensation: gbp28,876 - gbp30,524 + benefits

role type: full time / permanent

role id: sf 25987

make your skills count

at babcock we re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a welders (marine) at our devonport site.

as an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.

babcock international and devonport

the welders (marine) role is based within our devonport royal dockyard business area.

working at devonport puts the best of the south west at your fingertips. amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - it s why devon and cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.

comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the navy s new type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

for more than a century, babcock, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. we help customers in the uk and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of marine, land, aviation, and nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

the role

the difference our new welders (marine) will make

as a welders (marine) you ll have a role that s out of the ordinary. you ll join a team that is at the forefront of supporting the royal navy fleet.

day to day, you ll play an integral role in ensuring the serviceability of warships and systems through detailed maintenance and refit periods by working within multi-trade teams.

at babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. with our track record of innovation, you ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

we offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. this role is based onsite in devonport, plymouth.

essential experience

• ability to read engineering drawings and interpret work instructions and be proficient in the use of general workshop machinery and hand tools such as the use of grinders, guillotines and band saws.

• competent with weld processes such as mma, mig flux-core and tig (in mainly carbon steel and stainless quality tested at either lloyds or en287) and have the ability to use basic gouge and edge preparation through grinding.

• a proven track record of completing work to time, cost and quality parameters.

• ideally will have worked in the marine industry with experience of royal navy ships and submarines, royal fleet auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships.

• you ll also have at least one of the below qualifications: indentured apprenticeship, level 3 modern apprenticeship in a sheet metal, structural steel or fabrication related discipline or indentured or level 2/level 3 modern apprenticeship in fabrication & welding.

• you will need to satisfy security requirements. this may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving security check (sc) clearance.

what we offer

generous benefits including:

• generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

• reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave

• matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance

• employee share scheme - save tax and national insurance on shares, with 1 free share per 10 purchased

• employee shopping savings portal

• employment development allowance - gbp125 per year

• payment of professional fees

• reward and recognition scheme linked to health and safety

• working from home and flexible work patterns

• employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

• flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our share ownership scheme

• autonomy. trusted and empowered to be at your best

babcock international

for over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. to continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. change begins with our people and our shared principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. these values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

armed forces covenant

we are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the armed forces covenant. if you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

application guidance

all applications should be made online. if you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. we re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone s free to thrive. we are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

closing date: 23/08/2022

job segment: nuclear engineering, csr, engineer, engineering, management

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