Advanced Apprentice Pipefitter

BAE Systems; Itchen Abbas; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maritime Mechanical Fitter to work on the fabrication and installation of systems on ships. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including a Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship and experience with fluid power systems. The role offers a competitive pension scheme and a supportive and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge and expertise in fabricating and installing systems on ships.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fabrication and installation of pipe systems on ships.
• Test and commission machinery and auxiliary systems.

Skills

Fabrication of fluid power systems

Installation and testing of machinery systems

Use of pipe forming machines

Education

Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Certificate

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Working from engineering drawings, data and documentation to undertake the fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and removal of fluid power and domestic pipe systems on ships.
• Fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and removal of systems associated with propulsion, machinery, weapons, and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning and power generation). This requires knowledge and expertise in the use of common and specialist pipe forming machines and hand tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive.

Company Culture & Inclusion

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.