Advanced Apprentice Engineering Rigging & Slinging

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Portsmouth is seeking an Advanced Apprentice Rigger & Slinger. The role involves lifting and positioning loads safely during engineering projects. Successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Engineering Construction Erector Rigger Apprenticeship Certificate. The company offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Engage in lifting, moving and positioning of loads.
• Ability to work with diverse moving and lifting equipment.
• Responsible for safe execution of lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Detailed planning and control of lifting operations.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Lifting and positioning loads

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-3 including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Rigger & Slinger

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

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

What you'll be doing:

• Engage in lifting, moving and positioning of loads during engineering construction projects
• Detailed planning and control of all the elements required to successfully and safely execute and complete the lifting, moving and positioning operation. Riggers are responsible for safely moving loads using static and mobile moving and lifting equipment and accessories
• The moving and lifting equipment is diverse and can include specialist equipment such as skids and rollers as well as numerous types of winches, hoists and cranes of various sizes and design. Riggers must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental processes and procedures, this can involve working with other Engineering occupations such as Maintenance Technicians, Platers, Pipefitters and Welders

What Qualification will you get?

• Level 3 Engineering Construction Erector Rigger Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment (RQF) - Rigging

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, Maritime & Land 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 GCSEs at grade 9‑3 / A*‑E (or equivalent) which must include Maths & English