Summary
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.
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
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
36 hours 45 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 22 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
20
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
* The Pipe Fabrication / Fitter role encompasses the positioning, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, repair of piping systems. This can include working in environments with systems that may carry water, steam, food, pharmaceutical, chemicals, gas, hydrocarbons or fuel which may be used in cooling, heating, lubricating and other processes.
* You will work with various pipe materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and composites. These materials can vary from 6mm to 1000 in diameter and from 5 mm up to 75 mm in thickness dependent upon the content of the pipes and the operating pressures of the systems. The role requires the knowledge and skills to implement the specified method of jointing required within often complex piping systems. The Pipefitter must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental, processes and procedures.
* You will be expected to take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work and be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying improvements to processes.
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 GCSEs inc Maths, Science, English or Technical (grade A*-C/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