Advanced Apprentice Fabricator

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 Fabricator to work on Royal Navy ships, developing components as part of a Level 3 Apprenticeship. This role includes hands-on work with various tools, training for a diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and benefits such as a competitive pension and flexible plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings to develop patterns for components.
• Utilise powered and non-powered tools for fabrication.
• Repair and upgrade Royal Navy ships' structures.

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-3 / A*-E (or equivalent) including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Fabricator

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

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

What you'll be doing:

• A Fabricator will work from engineering drawings to develop patterns to enable the fabrication of components and assemblies to the required specification.
• Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include, but not limited to, guillotine, rollers, folding machines and drills.
• Work on Royal Navy ships that are in upkeep or maintenance periods, repairing and upgrading the ships' structure, including manufacturing components for new additions.

What Qualification will you get?

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

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

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 will 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.