Advanced Apprentice Burner

BAE Systems.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glasgow is looking for an Advanced Apprentice Burner to manufacture critical components and support various engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have qualifications like National 4s in Maths, English, and a Science subject, as well as opportunities for further accredited training. You will be part of a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in Maritime Defense.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 National 4s (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture critical components during the build process.
• Support air and hydro tank testing activities.
• Operate CNC burning machinery for key components.
• Utilise oxy-fuel and plasma thermal cutting equipment.

Education

National 4s including Maths, English, and Science

Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2

National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication

Optional Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection

Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B

Job description

Description

Job title: Advanced Apprentice Burner

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Burner, you’ll be manufacturing critical components during key stages of the build process, preparing steel sections and plate to specific engineering requirements, and carrying out testing and inspections. You support the following operations:

• Playing a pivotal part during our tank testing programme completing air and hydro tank testing activities.
• Supporting steelwork teams to achieve quality requirements during compartment surveys and inspections.
• Operation of CNC burning machinery manufacturing key components supporting programme requirements.
• Utilisation of oxy‑fuel and plasma thermal cutting equipment, producing, manipulating and preparing steel components supporting critical stages of major steelwork assembly.

What Qualifications Will You Get?

• Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2
• National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
• (Optional Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection)
• Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B: Engineering Manufacturing and Fabrication

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 Naval Ships Team:

We Design and Manufacture Naval Ships, as well as their state‑of‑the‑art Combat Systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the World and the management of supporting infrastructure. Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK's most complex and high‑profile Defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfill extensive Naval Operations around the World and protect what matters most. As a Business at the forefront of Advanced Engineering and Technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime Defence.

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.