Advanced Apprentice Pipe Fabrication / Fitting

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking an Advanced Apprentice Pipefitter. You will manufacture and install pipe spools, receive hands-on training in engineering documentation, and collaborate with Engineers and Welders. The role requires 5 National 4s including Maths and English, and offers a range of 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

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Must include Maths (excluding Application of Maths), English, and a Science/Technical Subject.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and install pipe spools for main engine fuel lines and drainage systems.
• Receive training in reading engineering documentation, including Isometric drawings.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Welders on high-quality component production.
• Learn to operate equipment safely and gain experience in T.I.G welding.
• Develop skills to work effectively in challenging environments.

Education

5 National 4s (or equivalent)

Job description

Description

Job title: Advanced Apprentice Pipefitter

Location: Glasgow

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Hands‑On Experience: Manufacture and install pipe spools for various applications, including main engine fuel lines and drainage systems, both in a fabrication workshop and on‑board ships.
• Technical Proficiency: Receive comprehensive training in reading and interpreting engineering documentation, including Isometric drawings and technical specifications from the design team.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Collaborate with Engineers and Welders to produce high‑quality finished components, ensuring efficient and safe connection of pipes.
• Safety and Equipment Training: Learn to operate equipment safely, gaining valuable experience in welding processes, specifically T.I.G welding.
• Adaptability in Challenging Conditions: Develop skills to work effectively in difficult environments, maintaining quality and safety standards during installations.

What Qualification Will You Get?

• Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2
• National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
• (Optional Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection)
• Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B: Engineering Manufacturing and Fabrication

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 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.