Advanced Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

BAE Systems; Borstal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is offering an apprenticeship program aimed at developing future technicians. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive training in electronics and engineering over three years, with responsibilities including following safety regulations and producing technical outputs. The program promises a competitive salary, free higher education, and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Free higher education

Company pension and share-saving scheme

Comprehensive training course

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications or equivalent in Maths, English, and Science.
• Demonstrated communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Relevant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety regulations and standards.
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data for technical outputs.
• Produce job-specific technical outputs such as engineering drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A‑C or 9‑4)

Job description

Overview

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission‑critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls.

Training & Career Path

• You will spend the first 10 months at IPS International learning Electronics, Bench fitting, CAD, Soldering, Inspection and project‑related tasks to give you the necessary skills for site work.
• In year 2 you will rotate through several departments, including engineering and operations, to find work that suits you.
• In year 3 we arrange interviews to place you in a role to specialise and build your career.
• Our Ofsted (Outstanding Grade 1) Advanced Engineering Technician Apprenticeship scheme aims to develop candidates into technicians to be part of a dynamic operations and engineering workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety, environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations (BS, ISO, EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data to support technical outputs.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Use problem‑solving techniques to investigate technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job‑specific technical outputs such as engineering drawings, quality control documentation, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders via checklists, status updates and documentation.
• Record information (paper or electronic) such as energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles through physical checks, sampling, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team‑working principles.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders, colleagues and managers.
• Use information and digital technology; comply with GDPR and cybersecurity regulations.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A‑C or 9‑4).
• Communication skills.
• Organisation skills.
• Team working.
• Any relevant qualifications and industry experience.

About BAE Systems

We provide some of the world's most advanced, technology‑led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual increases, free higher education, company pension and share‑saving scheme.
• Comprehensive training course (Engineering and manufacturing support technician – Level 3).
• Employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.