BAE Systems is a company that is headquartered in the UK and has home markets in the US, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Australia. Its strategy is to grow these home markets through continued investment in local capability. With approximately 105,000 employees (not including Joint Ventures) and sales of more than US$30 Billion, BAE Systems is the largest European Defence Company and is one of the top five US Defence companies.

We are the largest supplier of land systems in the world and have key capabilities in the air, land, sea and joint environments.

Position: Boilermakers
Work Location: Henderson, WA

• Exciting Project opportunity
• Unique chance to gain experience on major maritime projects
• Excellent working environment and competitive wages

BAE Systems is Australia's largest defence company. Our 6,500 employees provide Australia's Army, Navy and Air Force and security customers with total capability.

BAE Systems has been awarded a $270 million contract to upgrade seven Royal Australian Navy ANZAC class frigates, with the Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) capability. The new contract follows the successful upgrade of HMAS Perth in early 2011.

Our shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia, will be used to carry out the majority of this project through to its completion in 2017. To meet the demand of this exciting new work, applications are now welcome for current and upcoming Boilermaker positions on our team.

We are also embarking on an ambitious program to grow our business in both Defence support and in the commercial sector in the near future. We currently have a significant presence in the Defence market and we are undertaking a concerted program to win complementary work in the commercial sector, particularly the oil and gas sector. This activity will create more opportunities in the future.

What's in it for you?:

• Excellent work conditions
• Long term employment security
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• All essential tools
• Uniform and work boots
• Protective safety equipment
• Overtime available

As an ideal applicant for a role on the team, you'll have:

• Certificates in Welding or equivalent experience
• Experience working on heavy industrial work sites, preferably in a shipyard
• Experience in GTAW, MMAW and/or GMAW welding
• A strong work ethic
• A flexible attitude
• A strong commitment to team work

We offer excellent remuneration together with outstanding development opportunities. With competitive salaries and wages, support for training and development, generous benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices on offer, consider BAE Systems for your next career move.

Applicants should be made on-line and should include a current resume detailing your experience, skills and education.

Applications should be addressed to Stephen Charlton, HR Advisor – Recruitment.

Please note that applicants to these roles must be willing to undertake a full medical including drug and alcohol testing and be comfortable working, from time-to-time, at heights, in confined spaces and outside in all weather.

Closing Date: 24 January 2012

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