Advanced Apprentice Assembly Engineering Technician

BAE Systems.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking Advanced Apprentice Assembly Engineering Technicians in Hillend (Dunfermline). This apprenticeship program offers hands-on training in the manufacture, testing, and modification of military products. You will gain essential skills in assembly techniques and earn nationally recognized qualifications. A competitive salary starting at £18,848 with numerous benefits is also part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Electrical understanding is necessary for assembly techniques.
• Willingness to follow industry standards on assembly processes.
• Ability to perform tests and repairs on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test complex Radar and Avionics products.
• Gain expertise in electrical wiring and mechanical fitting.
• Complete apprenticeship programs as mandated.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Mechanical fitting

PCB assembly

Microelectronics processing

Education

Level 6 SVQ Engineering Manufacture

Level 6 SVQ Modern Apprenticeship

5 National 4s including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject

Job description

Job Title:

Advanced Apprentice Assembly Engineering Technician

Location:

Hillend (Dunfermline)

Salary:

Starting from £18,848 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing:

• Manufacture, test, diagnosis, investigation, repair and modification of complex Radar, Avionics and underwater military products.
• Gain a detailed understanding of assembly techniques, electrical wiring, mechanical fitting, printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and microelectronics processing.
• Upon successful completion of the Assembly and Test Engineering Apprenticeship the apprentice will be able to perform complex assembly/disassembly or modification tasks to industry standards such as IPC and ANSIJ on electronic or mechanical components, subassemblies and systems - encompassing new build, repairs products or prototype products.

What Qualification will you get?

• Level 6 SVQ Engineering Manufacture
• Level 6 SVQ Modern Apprenticeship
• At the end of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a nationally recognised Apprenticeship Completion Certificate.

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 Maritime Team:

With collaboration, innovation and a laser-like customer focus at its core, M&L Defence Solutions is growing a strong, long-term UK product and support business. It focuses on four key areas: Future Warship Support, Underwater Battlespace, Future Land Capability and Future Air Defence, encompassing both major investment in new products and cutting‑edge technologies that deliver real benefits to its customers.

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 National 4s (or equivalent) - which must include Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & English & a Science / Technical Subject