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Robotics Welding Technician (WAAM)

Lockheed Martin • Havant, Hampshire

Salary

£40k – £40k

Posted

2 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Robotics Welding Technician (WAAM) in Havant, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £40k – £40k. Lockheed Martin holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About the role We are seeking a skilled and hands-on WAAM Technician to support the production of high-value components using advanced multi-axis robotic welding systems. This role combines robotic welding, CNC-controlled manufacturing, and data-driven quality assurance, requiring both practical expertise and strong technical understanding. You will be responsible for translating digital designs into precision-built metal components, ensuring process stability, repeatability, and full traceabil…

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Employer: Lockheed Martin — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker
Advertised salary: £40k – £40k
How this salary compares: about 16% below the £48,000 median across 914 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Havant, Hampshire
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Havant — browse them
Posted: 2 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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