Sheet Metal Worker (Kilmarnock)

Location: Glasgow Govan and Scotstoun. Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.

Salary: £38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable).

Requirements:

• Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application.

What you'll be doing:

• Manufacturing and installing ventilation and furniture.
• Working to engineering standards, striving for quality first time.
• Using a range of hand tools.
• Hand skills required for manufacturing and installation purposes.
• Understanding of manufacturing and installation drawing.

Your skills and experiences:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers).
• Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH risks awareness and manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height.
• Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc.
• Background in a major construction/manufacturing environment.

Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sheet Metal Workers team:

At BAE Systems, we are at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Our work is vital to supporting the security and defence of nations around the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. As part of our growing team, we are looking for a talented and experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join us as we drive to deliver eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.