BAE Systems Engineering Technician (Maritime) Apprenticeship
About the scheme
The Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Programme is a combination of off-the-job training at a local college of further education, and on-the-job training across a variety of engineering functional disciplines.
Working towards both practical and academic targets, this competency based a programme takes up to four years to complete, building on your technical skills, knowledge and transferable skills.
You’ll be joining our team of highly skilled and dedicated employees working across the Maritime – Naval Ships businesses – the team that designs and builds a full range of complex surface ships.
What you’ll need
Five National 5’s at grade C or above including English, Maths and Physics (or equivalent) plus three Highers at grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science subject (or equivalent). Applicants will also be expected to be medically fit as deemed necessary to perform the role, be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve security clearance. As a company committed to talent, we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds and with many different skills, experience and perspectives.
Your development
We encourage and support you to realise your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, and gain insights that can only come from real world experience. A typical apprenticeship for this opportunity will see you gain the following qualifications:
• Year 1: SVQ Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations, Core Skills/Key Skills/Functional Skills, Employment Rights & Responsibilities, HNC in Engineering Systems
• Year 2: HND – Engineering Systems, SVQ level 3 Engineering Technical Support
• Year 3: HND – Engineering Systems, SVQ level 3 Engineering Technical Support
• Year 4: SVQ Level 3 – Engineering Technical Support
At the end you of the apprenticeship, you’ll have had a good mix of learning experiences to ensure you develop the skills that will support you in the future.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary (c. £15,500) with annual increases based on your performance and achievements. On completion a salary of c. £30,000 will be realised
- Pension scheme
- Car lease, childcare, mobile phone contracts and share schemes
- 25 days’ holiday per year
- Tailored induction
- Opportunity for further studies
