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Advanced Apprentice Engineering Technician

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Description

Job title: Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice
 
Location: Samlesbury and Warton
 
Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.
 
What you’ll be doing:
Year 1:
  • You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge at Samlesbury
  • You will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering
  • You will learn the basics to give you a grounding for completing your placements 
    Years 2 to 4:
    • Most placements will be office based using computer-based tools with interaction with our customers, suppliers and aircraft
    • You will continue with academic studies, including an HNC in aeronautical Engineering (1 day a week at college)
    • You will complete six placements within the Air business
    • You will gain experience in engineering areas including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and integration
    • You will gain experience in the aircraft lifecycle 
      What qualification will you get?
      Your qualification will be taught with our in house college at the Academy of Skills & Knowledge.
      • Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Support Technician
      • Level 3 Diploma Manufacturing Systems Technology
        You will also be encouraged to become accredited to a professional engineering institution such as the Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Engineering and Technology.
         
        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 - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
         
        The Air team:
        The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.
        Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.
         
        Why BAE Systems?
        This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
         
        Export Control / Security:
        Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.
Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject
 

Company
BAE Systems
Location
Samlesbury, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted
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Apply Now
Company
BAE Systems
Location
Samlesbury, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted