Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Support Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Apprentice Manufacturing Support Technician to support engineering processes and drive improvements. This role comes with a competitive starting salary of £18,023 and includes on-the-job training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Candidates must hold 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Transportation provided for ASK

Qualifications

• Must attend the Academy for Skills and Knowledge (ASK) 3 days per week in the first year.
• GCSEs required to begin the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Assist Engineers in problem-solving and process improvements.
• Plan and design methods to improve efficiency.
• Carry out factory acceptance and installed article tests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Continuous Improvement tools

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Apprentice Manufacturing Support Technician

Location: Radway Green

Salary: Starting from £18,023 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you’ll be doing:

• Support all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring processes are carried out within the product and process design parameters, supporting manufacturing schedule adherence, and ensuring interruptions in production are resolved safely with minimal down time.
• Support Engineers to identify problems with product performance; recommend solutions and process improvements.
• Support Engineers to refine the manufacturing processes to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification and business priorities.
• Plan and design methods to improve efficiency and product quality by utilising Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and working as a member of a cross functional team.
• Work to improve equipment availability and capability.
• Manage and support capital purchase, engineering proposals, and provide estimated costs to achieve operational improvements and financial benefits.
• Carry out factory acceptance and installed article tests, carry out trials and commissioning on process equipment.

What qualification will you get?

Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Skills England

To achieve this qualification, you will be expected to attend the state‑of‑the‑art Academy for Skills and Knowledge (ASK) in Samlesbury 3 days each week during the first year, transport is provided.

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 BAE Systems Land team:

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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