Welding Technician

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

We are currently recruiting for Welding Technician to join our MIV Boxer Production Team.

The individual in this role will report directly to the ‘Team Leader Welding’ and be responsible for the manufacture of welded structures and components to the relevant quality and accreditation standards.

Position Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):-

• Conduct welding operations to build armoured steel welded assemblies in accordance with manufacturing instructions, relevant drawings, quality standards and SHE requirements.
• Observe strict guidelines for handling armoured steel, post weld heat treatment, checking of weld seams and dimensional accuracy according to the drawing and welding specifications.
• Perform examinations/tests (e.g. Visual inspection, dye penetrant test, dimensional inspection) of welded assembly dimensions in accordance with the requirements and planning as set by the Welding Engineer or Quality Technician.
• Execute and adhere to welding instructions, welding sequence, tasks and procedural tests as specified in the production working method.
• Check the quality of own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records (e.g. test instructions, test reports).
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental Policy requirements, and take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• As required, support the Logistics team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables.
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working practices and instructions.

• Qualified to ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders -- Fusion welding -- Part 1: Steels.
• At least 3 year’s welding experience, working autonomously, fabricating welded steel assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified in the use of MIG/MAG and TIG (desirable) welding systems including working with HS Steels.
• Understanding of complete welding fabrication of major assemblies, welding processes and equipment, materials and their behaviour during welding, relationships between the structure of materials, resultant properties and stress aspects.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate competence through manufacture of weld test pieces at the time of interview (all equipment and PPE will be provided).
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska