Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Field Service Welder (TIG) - Submarines
Manual TIG welder for submarine maintenance, rotating shifts and field deployment
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a member of the welding team, you will develop welding techniques and technologies to optimise parameters and achieve plant‑quality welds. You will deliver practical welding services both in‑house and on‑site, performing critical welds to nuclear quality standards (ASME, ISO, DGS, RRP) while ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You will interpret engineering drawings, WPS and specifications, maintain traceability and documentation, and participate in procedure development and qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸welding development
- ▸parameter optimization
- ▸on-site welding
- ▸nuclear standards
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸procedure development
What You Bring
The position requires NVQ Level 3 Engineering or a Welding Apprenticeship, along with competence in manual welding techniques, and a good understanding of ISO 3834 quality requirements. Experience with orbital welding and the ability to work with stainless steel, carbon steel, Monel and Inconel are desirable. You must be able to read and follow welding procedures, understand health‑and‑safety practices, and manage quality and process control. Shift patterns involve 12‑hour rotations, including weekends, and assignments may require extended periods on‑site (typically two weeks). Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a Security Check clearance, and must be a UK national or a MoD‑approved dual national. Rolls‑Royce will support the security clearance process where needed. • Proficient with MMA (SMAW) manual welding processes • Skilled in TIG (GTAW) manual welding processes • Experience with orbital welding (advantageous)
Requirements
- ▸mma
- ▸tig
- ▸orbital
- ▸nvq level3
- ▸iso 3834
- ▸security
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a culture that values individuality, diversity and innovation, with opportunities to work on world‑class solutions in a high‑performance environment. The company is committed to respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory practices, and supports employee development through assessments and training. Joining the team contributes to the legacy of more than 60 years of nuclear propulsion expertise.
Work Environment
Field