Advanced Apprentice Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering an Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice position in Brough. The role includes comprehensive training and placements across various engineering sectors, aiming to develop practical skills and achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Competitive starting salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn practical and theory-based engineering.
• Ability to complete placements in engineering settings.
• Motivation to gain professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Year 1 training at specified locations.
• Complete practical engineering tasks.
• Gain experience in various engineering areas over four years.

Skills

Practical engineering skills

Theory-based engineering understanding

Computer-based tools usage

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths, English, and Science/Technical Subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice

Location: Brough

Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

You will undertake your Year 1 training at a Hull and East Yorkshire Training Provider and at the Aircraft Maintenance Academy in Humberside 5 days per week.

• Training will be practical and theory-based engineering
• You will learn the basics for completing placements in engineering
• Year 1 of your Level 3 Knowledge Qualification will be completed during this time

Years 2 to 4

• Placements will be office-based using computer-based tools with interaction with customers, suppliers and aircraft
• There will be placements across various programmes within the Air business. You will gain experience in engineering areas including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and integration
• You will gain experience on all stages of an aircraft lifecycle

What qualification will you get?

• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support

You will also be encouraged to become accredited to a professional engineering institution such as the Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Engineering and Technology.

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 Air team

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 10 months of your apprenticeship - holidays are set within the timetable. Following this, leave will be considered 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