Advanced Apprentice Electrical Maintenance Technician

BAE Systems; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in the UK is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and test a range of process equipment. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs, including English and a science, and be capable of fault finding on electrified systems. This role offers a competitive pension and various health benefits. The company promotes an inclusive culture, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9‑4, including English and a Science/Technical Subject.
• Planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Capability to work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacture, installation, testing, and maintenance of process equipment.
• Fault finding on energized systems like electrical, robots, and servo drives.
• Engage in continuous improvement and energy-saving projects.

Skills

Fault finding

Test and maintenance of equipment

PLC programming

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 including English and Science

Job description

You will work from engineering drawings, using data and documentation to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance of process equipment, i.e. mechanical, electrical, electronic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. This can range between utility and service distribution and equipment to highly automated munition manufacturing equipment. Fault finding on energised systems, i.e. electrical, robots, servo drives, hydraulics and pneumatics. Planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. Planned maintenance on ATEX equipment (ATEX means equipment certified safe to use in an explosive environment). Fault finding and programming on PLC's. Continuous improvement projects. Energy saving projects.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9‑4 / A, including English (or Welsh First Language) and a Science / Technical Subject, and a Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade 9‑5 / A‑B (we cannot accept Maths Numeracy).
• To achieve this qualification, you will be expected to attend the Coleg Gwent Crosskeys campus.
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Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems Land team

The BAE Systems Land team: A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you'll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you'll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential. 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, 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.