Advanced Apprentice Joinery

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

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering company is seeking an Advanced Apprentice Joiner in Glasgow. You will gain unique skills specific to marine joinery and metal work while learning in various placements. This apprenticeship provides a professional development award and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various woodwork joints, material suitability, and finishing techniques.
• Training in the safe operation of woodworking machines.
• Comprehensive Health and Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge for installation of ship furniture and fittings.
• Gain hands-on experience in metal work by installing ship furniture and cabin modules.

Education

National 4s including Maths and English

Science/Technical Subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Advanced Apprentice Joiner

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

Our Joinery programme is not the Conventional Joiner apprenticeship however you will get opportunities for wood working at college and in specific placements on site.

• Acquire knowledge of various woodwork joints, material suitability, and finishing techniques, enhancing your versatility as a marine joiner.
• Learn the unique skills and techniques necessary for the installation of ship furniture and fittings, distinguishing this role from conventional joinery.
• Gain hands-on experience in metal work by installing ship furniture and cabin modules, adapting to the modern design demands of shipbuilding.
• Receive training in the safe operation of both portable and fixed woodworking machines, ensuring proficiency in various fabrication processes.
• Participate in comprehensive Health and Safety training, promoting a safe working environment while engaging in both metal and woodworking tasks throughout your apprenticeship.

What Qualification Will You Get?

• Professional Development Award - Carpentry & Joinery SCQF L6 SVQ3 in Carpentry & Joinery

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 Naval Ships Team

We Design and Manufacture Naval Ships, as well as their state-of-the-art Combat Systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the World and the management of supporting infrastructure.

Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK's most complex and high-profile Defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfil extensive Naval Operations around the World and protect what matters most. As a Business at the forefront of Advanced Engineering and Technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime Defence.

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 National 4s (or equivalent) - which must include Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & English & a Science / Technical Subject.