Welder

Welder 📍 Barrow-in-Furness or Govan 💰 £38.70 per hour 📅 12-month contract We are looking for experienced Welders to join major defence engineering projects in Barrow or Govan. The Role Structural steel welding and…

Engineering
Pay rate £38.70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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Welder

📍 Barrow-in-Furness or Govan

💰 £38.70 per hour

📅 12-month contract

We are looking for experienced Welders to join major defence engineering projects in Barrow or Govan.

The Role

Structural steel welding and fabrication to high-quality standards
Working from engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
FCAW, MAG/MIG, TIG and/or Submerged Arc Welding
Working with tight tolerances and technical specifications
Carrying out fitting, alignment, grinding, cleaning and finishing
Inspecting and checking your own work
Working safely within a skilled production teamRequirements

Time-served Engineering Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent
Strong industrial structural welding experience
Experience working to WPS and high-quality standards
Relevant welding qualifications/certifications
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Strong understanding of SHE and quality requirements12-month contract | £38.70ph | Barrow or Govan

If you're an experienced Welder interested in a long-term defence project, apply now or get in touch for more information

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