Welder

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Job Title: WelderLocation: BristolSF32768Make a real impact, immediatelyWere looking for someone dynamic, ambitious and eager to make an impact to become our next Welder.Help us make the world a safer placeWe are looking for someone to collaborate with us on our transformation journey and make a positive impact on our business.The difference the Welder will makeThe successful individual will be working in a small but highly effective team where the highest of standards will be expected from both a technical and behavioural perspective.Your key responsibilities will include:* Welding of large high strength, quenched and tempered Steel assemblies for the defence industry.* Welding of assemblies used for lifting and handling in the defence industry.* Experience of positional welding using FCAW and solid Wire pulse MAG is essential.* Welds are subject to full NDT including volumetric Ultrasonic and radiographic examination.* Welding using mechanised and automatic (Robotic) welding processesWho were looking forYoure someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally. You will be a self-starter who wants to make a positive impact on a daily basis.Experience* Time served apprenticeship or similar in welding/fabrication.* Evidence of previously held codings to recognised European/American standards* Working to high quality standards.* Capable of reading complex fabrication drawings.* Experience of welding in the defence industry is desirable.Skills and attributes* Used to working to tight deadlines* Able to work on own initiative* Experienced working safely within health and safety boundaries* Team player who can work in a close knit teamEducation and qualifications* Lifting and Slinging experience and associated qualificationIn return for your skill and passion, youll get:* Flexible working* Autonomy to perform the role.* The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcocks fastest growing business unit.As well as:* Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays;* Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance;* Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts* Employee Share Plan;* Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;* Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities;* If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.Where it all fits in:Defence Systems Technology (DST) forms a critical, and growing part of Babcocks Marine organisation. Our dynamic and motivated leadership team is committed to an exciting transformation agenda that will help DST to innovate, modernise and create a more people-focussed business that can support our customers mission. Working across a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, DST employs approximately 1,500 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth, Portsmouth and Ashchurch.A number of employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within Babcock, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence.Other need to knows:* Location: Bristol* The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices.Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here..Closing date: 16/02/02SF32768