V03280 - Advanced Apprentice Non-Destructive Examination – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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 engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

BAE Systems Land design and manufacture a wide range of munitions products. It is essential that our products are manufactured to high standards and totally conform to our customer requirements.

In the role of a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician Apprentice, you be involved with a range of recognised NDT methods including Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing and Penetrant Testing. Our business relies on the accuracy of NDT and therefore the importance of this role cannot be overstated.

This role is wide-ranging and has both practical and theoretical elements. As part of your development to a certified technician, you will be expected to carry out testing, under supervision, as well as completing academic study. Verification of your understanding in the various elements will be assessed by formal practical and written examination.

We will help you develop into a Non-Destructive Testing Technician that delivers safe, capable processes to specified standards.

Specific activities could include:

Assisting with Non-Destructive Testing related projects.
Preparation of NDT written instructions and procedures.
“Hands on”, supervised testing of munitions component parts.
Involvement in the development and installation of new equipment to meet the requirements of the business and the customer.
Assisting with awareness training and knowledge improvement in NDT.
Ensuring effective liaison with the other functions such as Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, Procurement and Logistics is used to successfully tackle production issues.
Liaison with specialist external test facilities as required for test and validation purposes.
Supporting improvement projects in respect of technical issues.
Please Note : For safeguarding purposes applicants will need to be 18+ by the start date of 01/09/2025 due to being expected to travel and stay overnight, unaccompanied, in Sheffield while attending a training provider.

Where you’ll work

BAE Systems

1 Radial Park Road

Washington

Tyne & Wear

NE37 1PA

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

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Demonstrate the ability to manage areas of work that require the coordination and supervision of other staff, such as NDT Operators.
Demonstrate NDT competencies relevant to the industry sector and appropriate materials using equipment, tools and processes
The ability to carry out NDT in three methods, including at least one complex method, to appropriate national and international certification standards, such as BS EN ISO 9712 or BS EN 4179, that meet the requirements of Engineering Council EngTech registration
Apply appropriate solutions to well-defined engineering problems using the chosen NDT methods
Select appropriate methods and techniques and understand their limitations
Supervise and project manage areas of work, to include where appropriate, NDT Operator’s work and reports for compliance and accuracy; achieve good time management
Ability to conduct re-inspection audits of NDT Operator’s work, comparing and evaluating the results and taking appropriate action when necessary
Implement quality control and quality assurance of NDT systems and performance
Operate with good practical ability, including hand/eye coordination, in order to apply NDT
Follow written procedures in order to demonstrate a disciplined approach
Identify problems and apply appropriate NDT methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions and submit clear and precise NDT reports and instructions
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact
Interpret engineering/CAD drawings, particularly those related to weld/component configuration n. Manage a project through to completion

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 VAC1000290411.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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V03280 - Advanced Apprentice Non-Destructive Examination

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