V03118 - Advanced Apprentice Engineering Technical
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment & geospatial imagery intelligence.
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: Shifts to be confirmed, 37 hours a week.
Duration: 3 years.
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 Technical Apprentice, you will spend the first 10 months at IPS International learning Electronics, Bench fitting, Computer-aided design, Soldering, Inspection and Project related tasks in order to give you the necessary skills to be successful when you return to site. In year 2, you will rotate through a range of different departments including an Engineering function, Operations and several others to find out what work suits you best. In Year 3, we see what opportunities become available and arrange interviews to spend your final year in a placement where you can start to specialise and build your successful careers.
Our Ofsted (Outstanding Grade 1) Advanced Engineering Technician Apprenticeship scheme aims to develop those with GCSE or equivalent, into Technicians to become a part of a dynamic Operations and Engineering workforce.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems, Kent, ME1 2XX.
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
IPS International Limited
Your training course
Engineering Technician (Level 3), Equal to A level.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including 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.
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.
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.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BAE Systems PLC, Early Careers Recruitment Team. The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285639.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 February. When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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