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
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
Lifting technician (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 22 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
6
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
During your apprenticeship you will complete practical training in a real working environment and will gain underpinning knowledge through classroom activities in our Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge. On the job you will work in one of our heavy industrial manufacturing operational facilities with qualified slingers and crane operators applying the skills and knowledge gained in the Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Your regular duties will include;
* Carrying out pre-use checks on all lifting equipment and accessories to be used ensuring they are serviceable & appropriate for the lifting & moving task
* Identify & recording of damaged equipment
* Ensuring the heavy and bulky lifting equipment and accessories are collected from stores and are available at the lifting location which may be up several scaffold levels - possibly many times per shift
* Safely using all lifting equipment & lifting accessories in accordance with your training, the lift plan and manufacturer's guidance
* Using mathematical formula and the application of angle and mode factors to establish the weight and centre of gravity of the load and correct slinging methods
* Positioning of moving & lifting equipment and loads using portable lifting equipment and / or cranes
* Moving loads ranging in weight from a few kilograms to large submarine sections weighing hundreds of tonnes in large manufacturing facilities or within the closed restricted space of the submarine
During your apprenticeship, all the duties will be under the supervision of experienced slingers and crane operators. You will gain experience working safely in accordance with operational requirements and associated Safe Systems of Work. Teamwork and communication skills are essential in these roles as working with other trade groups will be required.
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
Lifting technician (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
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:
* 3 GCSEs inc Maths & English (grade A*- E or 9-2 (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