V03094 - Advanced Apprentice Technician (Site & Facilities)
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Cumbria, LA14 1AF
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 8 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels.
- Annual wage
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Competitive
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We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 15 September
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Join our team as an Apprentice Maintenance Technician and be part of an exciting period of growth within our safety-critical environment. This apprenticeship offers you a unique chance to rotate through several specialised teams, each focused on different aspects of plant maintenance. From maintaining and repairing fixed plant systems to working on building infrastructure and machinery, you’ll immerse yourself in various disciplines, gaining valuable experience and insights.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll get hands-on experience with a broad range of equipment, including variable speed drives, computer numerical control (CNC) machinery, automated welding, cranes, robotics, thermography and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Your day-to-day tasks will range from performing routine and preventative maintenance to improving existing equipment and systems, all while ensuring the highest safety and engineering standards. You’ll receive specialised training in areas such as robotic welding, CNC machinery, PLCs, building management systems, conducting both minor and major repairs, equipping you with a well-rounded skill set in plant maintenance.
Due to the nature of the role, we’re looking for someone who is proactive and adaptable, who is eager to learn and grow. If you have a passion for developing your skills, a keen eye for problem-solving, and a desire to delve deep into issues to find root causes and innovative solutions, this apprenticeship is for you. Whether you're just starting out or considering a career change, we offer the support and training you need to succeed. Join us at this exciting time of growth and become part of a team that's shaping the future of maintenance and engineering.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this company
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
Company benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Early Careers Recruitment Team
GART@baesystems.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285731.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 February
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