Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

BAE Systems; Itchen Abbas; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to work on maritime projects. This role involves manufacturing and maintaining mechanical systems on ships and submarines. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a commitment to quality and safety. This company values diversity and inclusivity in its hiring process and offers an extensive range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Manufacture, install, test, and maintain mechanical and fluid power equipment.
• Gain expertise in machine use for component specification compliance.
• Complete relevant education and training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings and documentation for machinery.
• Undertake fault diagnosis and maintenance of systems on ships and submarines.

Skills

Use of common and specialist machine and hand tools

Use of measuring and diagnostic equipment

Education

Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Certificate

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, Science

Job description

• Working from engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to undertake the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and removal of mechanical and fluid power equipment on ships and submarines involved in defence and commercial shipping. This can include propulsion machinery, weapons, and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning and power generation)

• Gaining knowledge and expertise in the use of common and specialist machine and hand tools, and the use of a variety of measuring and diagnostic equipment and processes to ensure individual components and assemblies meet the required specification. Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Certificate

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A‑C which must include Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject. 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 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, 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.