Intermediate Apprentice Lifting Technician-Manufacturing Support

BAE Systems.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Intermediate Apprentice Lifting Technician in Glasgow. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training on operating lifting equipment and managing loads, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal applicant will have 2 National 4s including English & Maths, and be 18 years or older by August 2026. This role provides various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and potential annual incentives.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 18+ by 24/08/2026.
• Comprehensive training on lifting equipment and safety regulations.
• Qualification in Performing Industrial Operations SVQ2.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as cranes and chainblocks.
• Safely manage and sling loads for lifting operations.
• Complete training on TC MAXX systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Set up lifting equipment according to detailed plans.

Skills

Safety Management

Load Slinging

Understanding LOLER Regulations

Education

2 National 4s including English & Maths

Tools

Overhead Cranes

Pendant Cranes

Chainblocks

Job description

Description

Job title: Intermediate Apprentice Lifting Technician
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration.
Applicants will need to be aged 18 years+ by 24/08/2026 due to the requirements of LOLER Lifting Regulations 1998.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating Equipment: Receive comprehensive training on Overhead Cranes, Pendant Cranes, and Chainblocks.
• Load Management: Learn to safely sling, lift, and move loads, ensuring safety at all times.
• Complex Lifts: Master the setup of lifting equipment for complex operations, following detailed lift plans.
• Compliance Training: Get trained on TC MAXX systems to ensure all lifting equipment is current and compliant with regulations.
• Regulatory Adherence: Understand and follow LOLER Regulations, while also completing training in rigging operations.

What Qualifications Will You Get?

• Performing Industrial Operations SVQ2

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 Naval Ships Team:

We Design and Manufacture Naval Ships, as well as their state-of-the-art Combat Systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the World and the management of supporting infrastructure. Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK's most complex and high-profile Defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfil extensive Naval Operations around the World and protect what matters most. As a Business at the forefront of Advanced Engineering and Technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime Defence.

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

2 National 4s which must include English & Maths (excluding Application of Maths).