Higher Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering an engineering apprenticeship that includes comprehensive training in various sectors such as aerospace innovation and manufacturing. Candidates will gain practical skills and must possess relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject. The apprenticeship offers a pathway for personal growth within the aviation industry and includes benefits such as a competitive pension scheme and health-related perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A-C including Maths & English.
• Completion of an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (STEM related subject) is required.

Responsibilities

• Gain training in practical and theory-based engineering.
• Complete placements in Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and more.
• Contribute to the design, development, and integration of products and systems.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Aircraft fitting

Machining

Computer Aided Design

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Level 4 HNC in General Engineering

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject

Job description

You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Gaining training in practical and theory-based engineering; learn electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, machining, carbon fibre and Computer Aided Design. You will then also complete placements in Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure and Estates covering:

Training and Development

• Safe systems of working
• A technical contribution to the design, development, test, integration and support of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
• Techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
• Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
• Level 4 HNC in General Engineering
• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

You will also be encouraged to become accredited to a professional institution such as the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management (IWFM) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). On completion you will be assessed against the competency requirements for a Manufacturing Technician (ManTech)., 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)

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 Air team: The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

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.

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