Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitting

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

Job summary

A leading defense company in Portsmouth is seeking an Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter. This role involves working on the manufacture and installation of mechanical equipment on ships, gaining valuable experience and qualifications in the maritime industry. Join a diverse culture that values innovation and offers a competitive salary starting at £18,848 with progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and install mechanical equipment on ships.
• Test and maintain propulsion machinery and auxiliary systems.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

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

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

What qualification will you get?

• Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 3 Extended 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.
• Potential 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'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 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