Pipe Welder
Matchtech · Barrow-in-Furness, England
Pipe Welder at Matchtech, based in Barrow-in-Furness, England, paying £12.00 - £39.00 per hour. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Salary
- £12.00 - £39.00 per hour
- Location
- Barrow-in-Furness, England
- Contract
- Apprenticeship
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
Reference 602959
About the role
Job Title: Pipe Welder
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Sector: Defence / Submarine Manufacturing
The Opportunity
We're recruiting experienced Pipe Welders to join BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, supporting the building of the latest generation of submarines across the Astute and Dreadnought programmes.
You'll be working as part of a specialist team contributing to some of the UK's most complex and high-profile defence projects, with attractive rates available for both local and commuting candidates.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Apprenticeship
- TIG pipe welding experience
- Mirror welding valued but not essential
Pay Rates - Non-local (39+ miles from Barrow), PAYE Standard: £28.10/hr (£32.19 inc. hol) | 3 on/4 off: £32.12/hr (£36.79 inc. hol) | Nights: £34.73/hr (£39.78 inc. hol) OT Weekday/Sat: £32.65/hr inc. hol | OT Sunday: £43.54/hr inc. hol
Why Apply?
- 12-month contract on major defence programmes
- Opportunity to work on Astute and Dreadnought submarines
- Competitive rates and overtime opportunities
- Long-term project work within a leading engineering organisation
- Work as part of a highly skilled manufacturing team
What's My Next Step?
If you're an experienced Pipe Welder looking to work on industry-leading defence projects, apply now to be considered.
Reference: 602959 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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