Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Work

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is offering an Advanced Apprentice position in Portsmouth. As an apprentice, you will develop your skills in fabrication by working from engineering drawings and using various tools. The role offers a starting salary of £18,848, with opportunities for annual progression. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and will receive formal qualifications such as a Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs at grade 9‑3/A*-E including Maths and English.
• Eligibility for a Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings to develop patterns for components.
• Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools.

Skills

Fabrication

Use of powered tools

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9‑3/A*-E including Maths & English

Tools

Guillotine

Rollers

Folding machines

Drills

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Location

Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

Salary

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

What you’ll be doing

• Work from engineering drawings to develop patterns to enable the fabrication of components and assemblies to the required specification
• Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include but not limited to guillotine, rollers, folding machines and drills

What qualification will you get

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

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 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 (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 at grade 9‑3/A*-E (or equivalent) which must include Maths & English