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we’re looking for a better way of working, we will try to problem solve and work out solutions. If it works well for us, it will be applied to the larger teams. If there is a better way of doing something, they will listen to us, take it on board and see if it can be applied with positive results. “It’s good because we always want to
adjust, improve and challenge ourselves. We are building a very important platform for the Royal Navy, and we need to deliver the best, so it is only right to challenge ourselves in this way. People are not afraid to give an opinion or suggestion because we feel it can make a difference.” So, with plenty of opportunities to
progress at Babcock, what does tomorrow look like for Richard? “I really do enjoy welding. And the more I can learn, the better, so ideally it would be an even more challenging role in inspection or welding engineering, technical support or some other related field. There are plenty of opportunities to further your
career at Babcock, so I just need to gain further experience and training, then hopefully I can progress,” he says.
Proud to be part of the
Type 31 programme “Day-to-day it is easy to take a job for granted”, Richard says, “but you get a reminder every now and again that you are working on a major programme; frigates for the Royal Navy, so that feels really cool. I usually work on the base, but when the Venturer Building doors open, it is amazing. You don’t fully appreciate the size of the frigate until you actually stand next to it. And, when your work, you can say ‘oh that’s mine, I was part of this’.” He continues: “In the future, these
frigates will be operating around the globe, and I have been part of that history. We have five to build and there’s so much opportunity and work here.”
18 / WELDING WORLD MAGAZINE - ISSUE 02 - MARCH 2024
National Shipbuilding
Strategy The Type 31 programme is the first of its kind to be delivered under the National Shipbuilding Strategy and offers welders a chance to be part of a cutting-edge naval initiative. To achieve the delivery, welders are
needed in Rosyth. With the size and scale of the project, there are many roles available. Babcock is currently looking for welders with the following experience:
• Proficiency in Arc Air Gouging, grinding, and burning
• Ability to work with tooling maintenance technical instructions
• Familiarity with international welding standards and specifications, including British Standards, Lloyd’s Rules and ASME
• Familiarity with the heavy engineering/ marine defence industry
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