Pipefitter - Glasgow, United Kingdom - BAE Systems

BAE Systems

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Pipefitter
We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK Naval Ships Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion.

We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance.

We design and manufacture a range of naval ships and state of the art combat systems and equipment, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations.

From offshore patrol vessels through to the latest City Class Type 26 frigates that we are building for the UK Royal Navy, and the Australian Hunter Class and Canadian Surface Combatant, we are a business that operates on a truly global platform and can offer a wide range of opportunities where you can play your part in these challenging and exciting projects.

Pipefitter

Our shipbuilding business is growing, and we are now recruiting Pipefitters to fabricate and install pipework systems and utilities, with the aim of delivering the very best product possible to our customers.

You will be working to engineering standards, striving for quality right first time.

Joining a team of experienced, creative, production trade shipbuilders.

This is an exciting time to join a business that is expanding and transforming, to operate in a new, innovative, and competitive environment.

Your main responsibilities as a Pipefitter will involve:

Fabricating and installing pipework systems in large and small-bore pipework using different materials (copper, cuni and carbon steel)
Using a range of hand tools & mechanical equipment to cut, bend, braze, solder and weld pipes
Installing utilities aboard ship i.e., sinks, showers, and toilets.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Current knowledge and experience of pipe manufacture and installation, and use of associated equipment
Trade papers, e.g., formal apprenticeship (ability to provide papers)
Clear understanding of SHE risks awareness
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and or at height

Ideal:

Safety certification i.e., SHE induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc
Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment.

What we are looking for in you:

You're flexible and adaptable about how you work and what you work on, a real team player who's willing to get involved.

You have great verbal communication skills, with coaching abilities, i.e., passing on knowledge to apprentices, and your integrity and practical problem-solving techniques are second to none.

Location:
Govan & Scotstoun - Glasgow

Salary:
£33,380 (shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Benefits:

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.

We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts.

Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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.

Job Operations

Primary LocationGB-SCO-Lanarkshire-Glasgow

Other LocationsGB-SCO-GLG-Govan

Closing Date 13/Jan/23, 5:59:00 PM