Advanced Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Rochester is seeking an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice. This role offers hands-on training in various technical skills over three years, with opportunities to rotate through departments and specialize in a chosen field. Ideal for candidates with 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English. Competitive salary starts at £17,266 with annual progression. The company promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Required 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C.
• Able to learn and apply technical skills.
• Must be willing to rotate through different departments.

Responsibilities

• Learn technical skills through hands-on training.
• Rotate through different departments in the second year.
• Specialize in a specific area during the final year.

Skills

Electronics

CAD

Soldering

Inspection

Education

5 GCSEs (including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject)

Job description

Description

Job title: Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice

Location: Rochester

Salary: Starting from £17,266 with annual progression throughout the scheme duration

What you'll be doing:

• You will spend the first 10 months at IPS International learning Electronics, Bench fitting, CAD, Soldering, Inspection and Project related tasks in order to give you the necessary skills to be successful when you return to site.
• In year 2 you will rotate through a range of different departments including an Engineering function, Operations and several others to find out what work suits you best.
• In Year 3 we see what opportunities become available and arrange interviews to spend your final year in a placement where you can start to specialise and build your successful career.
• Our Ofsted (Outstanding Grade 1) Advance Engineering Technician Apprenticeship scheme aims to develop candidates into Technicians to become a part of a dynamic Operations and Engineering workforce.

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 Electronic Systems Team:

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; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power‑and energy‑management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Please note you must not book any annual leave during term‑time between September and July whilst at the IPS International training facility in your first year of employment. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

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 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject