Job title: Caulker

Location: Barrow – onsite requirement

Salary: £33,465

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be required to work alongside the quality function to ensure that all gouging, grinding and burning processes are carried out safely and in line with standards, schedule and quality requirements. The workload can differ from day to day depending on the needs of the business.
• On a daily basis the successful candidates will be working closely with the welding and quality teams to ensure that their work meets current quality standards.
• You will be gouging the circumferential butts of the submarine – (these are the ends of the two hull sections that are then joined and welded together). This would also include hatches, water tight doors, Air locks etc.
• You will also be burning off lifting eyes (these are used to place hooks whilst lifting and moving sections of the boat, they are then burnt off and ground to a high finish)

Your skills and experiences:

• Time Served Accredited Apprenticeship
• Proficient in Grinding, Burning and gouging to a very high quality standard
• Confident in Confined space and working at height
• The ability to work to a very high safety standard and working to right first time mind-set

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Operations Team:

Each Caulker will be working alongside a team of Welders within the Operations Function. This is a growing team and an exciting time to join working on a world class product.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

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