V03121 - Advanced Apprentice Radiography (Quality)

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Cumbria, LA14 1AF

Closes on Friday 28 February

Posted on 6 November 2024

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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: 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: Non-destructive testing (NDT) operator (level 2)
• Hours: Shifts to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 15 September

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  3

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

As a Radiography apprentice, you will join a highly experienced team working across a number of manufacturing facilities. You will learn about radiography testing methods both on the job and through gaining personal certification in non-destructive testing methods. This role is approximately 80% practical and 20% desk based.

You will be involved in preparing work areas for radiography testing and carrying out Radiography in custom build enclosures and on-board submarines in build, as well as the analysis and interpretation of the results.   

You will also assist and gain qualifications in additional Non-Destructive Examination technical skills such Dye Penetrant inspection. This method is used to detect surface breaking defects in steel and supplements Radiography inspection.

Radiography is a vital part of Quality Control in BAE Systems Submarines, it allows inspectors to identify hidden defects that could be detrimental to the safety of the Royal Navy if left undetected.

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

Non-destructive testing (NDT) operator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

• Demonstrate health & safety competencies pertinent to the relevant NDT method such as working at heights, in confined spaces and in restricted zones
• Carry out inspections using one NDT method, which would include: revealing defects present on the external surface of the test item / component using minimum levels of interpretation, usually by visual assessment only referring the inspection results to more skilled or qualified personnel to continue with the inspection process, assessment and interpretation Safe operation of the equipment within its capabilities and limitations Working effectively within the limitations of standard tests and measurements relevant to their field of activity Performing NDT inspections in accordance with written NDT Work Instructions Escalating concerns over frequency of type defects to his/her supervisor, in addition to confirming results and accurately recording the findings Clearly marking defective areas for other follow-up validation by supervisory staff, such as NDT Engineering Technicians Preparing and submit clear and concise NDT inspection reports detailing the inspection findings Reading technical drawings to assist in the inspection process
• Work under technical supervision and to report regularly on progress
• Ask the supervisor for advice and guidance where appropriate
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach relating to industry standard operations and processes
• Exhibit environmental awareness and undertake safe working practices for self and others
• Have good practical ability, including hand/eye coordination, in order to apply NDT
• Achieve good time management and a disciplined approach

Your training plan

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator Level 2. 

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 GCSEs inc Maths, Science, English 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.

https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/early-careers (opens in new tab)

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 VAC1000286244.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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