Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is offering an Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer role in Preston. The apprenticeship includes skills training in various engineering disciplines over 4 years, leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering. Candidates must hold 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. The firm provides a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSEs that include Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• Apprentices will learn skills in engineering practices and tool usage.
• A commitment to working safely in manufacturing environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn engineering practices and skills in the first year.
• Engage in placements across manufacturing sites in years 2 to 4.
• Work under the guidance of a Skills Coach and Placement Supervisors.

Skills

Engineering practices

Use of tools and complex machines

Safety operations

Education

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

Job description

Description

Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Samlesbury and Warton

Salary

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

What you’ll be doing

Apprentices will learn skills in engineering practices - using tools and complex machines to carry out a range of tasks, operating safely and working on products in our manufacturing functions.

You’ll spend the 1st year gaining foundation skills, knowledge and behaviours before moving into your trade discipline, e.g. Mechanical or Electrical Aircraft Fitter, Mechatronics Maintenance, Machinist, Toolmaker or Fabricator.

In years 2 to 4 you will work in placements across Warton and Samlesbury sites, supported by a Skills Coach and Placement Supervisors on products and processes within manufacturing. You will continue to learn 1 day per week in the Academy for Skills and Knowledge.

What qualification will you get?

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering, in a standard suited to your role (e.g. Machining, Mechatronics etc…)

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.

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 3 months of your apprenticeship. 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, 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