Degree Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineering

BAE Systems.; Abergele; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking an Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineer in Glascoed. This role offers a starting salary of £25,688 with annual progression and a Mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Responsibilities include working on munitions design and engineering trials. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and a range of lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• A-levels require 1 subject to be Maths and 1 in Engineering or Science.
• An equivalent vocational qualification must be STEM-related.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, design, and manufacture of munitions products.
• Plan and deliver engineering trials and compile technical data.
• Support Manufacturing Team during production issues.

Skills

Maths

English

Science/Technical Subject

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C

3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above

Level 3 vocational qualification in STEM

Job description

Description

Job title: Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineer

Location: Glascoed (Monmouthshire)

Salary: Starting from £25,688 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing:

• Safely participating in the research, design, development, testing and manufacture of our range of munitions products
• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the work you develop
• Planning and subsequent delivery of research, development and engineering trials
• Design and development of new and existing munitions
• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials
• Compiling technical data to support design approval
• Specifying and designing new manufacturing plant and equipment then ensuring it is correctly installed and validated
• Supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise during production
• Gaining experience in placements outside engineering such as production, explosive testing and analytical laboratories

What qualification will you get?

Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship | ACW - Website (acwcerts.co.uk)

The degree you will study for is:
Mechanical Engineering (Part-time) | University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The academic learning will be by block release at The University of Wales Trinity St David (Swansea). Apprentices are required to supply their own laptop for university work. University travel and expenses will be covered by the business.

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 BAE Systems Land team:

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you'll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you'll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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 (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following:

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject OR An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)