Higher Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is offering a Higher Apprentice Mechanical / Electrical Engineer position in Portsmouth. The role involves producing engineering documentation and learning about propulsion machinery and combat systems. Candidates will gain significant qualifications including a Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate in Engineering. This role includes competitive salary progression and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject.
• 3 A-levels at grade C or above, with Maths and Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
• An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings, data and documentation.
• Work on propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors, and auxiliary systems.
• Gain knowledge of electrical, electronic and combat systems.
• Conduct office-based drawing and document research.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance

Systems knowledge

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate Engineering

Higher National Certificate in Engineering

Job description

Description

Job Title: Higher Apprentice Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

Salary: Starting from £22,500 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing

• Produce engineering drawings, data and documentation to facilitate the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and removal of electrical and data systems on maritime vessels
• Work on propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors, and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning, electronic equipment including programmable logic controllers, power generation and distribution)
• Gain knowledge and expertise of the design and use of electrical, electronic and combat systems to ensure safe embodiment of Capability Insertions
• Office‑based drawing and document research, along with surveys and validation of systems onboard complex warships

What Qualification will you get?

• Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate Engineering (Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard)
• Higher National Certificate in 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, 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
• 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)