BAE Systems

Advanced Apprentice Designer

Job posted: Nov 05, 2024
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom; Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
  • Salary average
    -
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    n/a

Company

Ready to discover what's possible?

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, play your part in helping to secure all our futures.

When you join a BAE Systems apprenticeship, you'll be joining a workforce of over 100,000 people in around 40 countries – it's a place where difference is celebrated, ideas are shared and ambitions are fulfilled. You'll launch, and grow your career in an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to be our best, and make a real difference - protecting those who protect us.

As a BAE Systems apprentice, you play an important part in our future success. In return for your hard work, you can expect all the benefits, training and development opportunities you need to achieve your potential, and a career you can be proud of.

From day one, you'll be given real responsibility, supported and coached by some of the brightest minds in engineering, business, technology or manufacturing. All while learning and developing new skills – feeding your curiosity through both hands-on experience, and the class-room.

Depending on your apprenticeship, you'll also gain industry recognised qualifications to set you up for a lifetime of success – these range from entry-level all the way up to a full degree – you'll own your career path, the opportunities really are endless.

No matter what you're interested in, how you like to learn or where you'd like to end up, we have the right apprenticeship for you.

Why BAE Systems

  • Experience and qualifications: get hands-on experience working on challenging real-life projects and the option to study for a qualification at the same time to drive your career in a direction that suits you.
  • Training and mentoring: on-the-job training and mentoring from our experienced professionals and at our in-house training facilities and partner colleges/universities.
  • Social and networking: connect with your community of apprentices across the UK and people throughout our diverse business at events, socials and forums.
  • Rewards and benefits: earn while you learn while benefitting from generous time off and access to our product and service discounts, share scheme and pension, as well as flexible lifestyle benefits.
  • Career opportunities: As a global business there's a world of opportunities here – whether you decide to stay in the UK or explore an overseas role.

Choose the role that's right for you

Whether you've just finished your exams and looking for a smarter way to learn, or you want to reboot your career, you'll find something that suits you here.

  • Intermediate apprenticeships: Our entry level programmes where you can become a technical expert in your chosen field.
  • Advanced apprenticeships: You can choose from a range of roles including technology, engineering and business.
  • Higher apprenticeships: These allow you to forge a career from day one -in engineering, business or finance.
  • Degree apprenticeships: Where you can gain a degree whilst earning a salary. They take 3-6 years to complete.
  • T Level industry placements and experience: what life at BAE Systems is really like. You'll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the workplace, while working on some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. And, at the end of your placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our apprenticeship schemes.

Our commitment

You'll be part of an inclusive culture, committed to the highest ethical and environmental standards, while making a positive contribution to the countries and communities in which you'll operate.

Don't delay, discover our opportunities today and apply now.

Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Responsibilities

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

    no requirements

Skills used at work

    Job description

    As a Design Apprentice you will work together with the Engineers to develop and design vessels from initial concept right through to build.

    What's in it for you?

    • Advanced apprenticeships are a great way to make your future fit your ambitions as you develop specialist skills. At the end of the apprenticeship, which are in engineering, technology and business roles, you'll have valuable qualifications equivalent to A Levels .
    • Supportive, friendly, inclusive culture - a workplace where you can be your authentic self
    • Industry-recognised qualifications - all the way to A Levels .
    • Job security - a thriving sector with endless career growth opportunities
    • Make a difference – where your contribution will make a positive impact - with our clients, colleagues, and communities
    • Great salary, rewards and benefits - generous time off, discounts, green car and cycle to work schemes, share schemes and pension

    Entry requirements

    England and Wales

    • Age 16+
    • Five+ GCSEs grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and maths, as well as a Science subject for engineering or technical roles. Please note: some of our trade roles require 5+ GCSEs grade A*-E / 9-3.

    Scotland

    • Five National 4's at Grade C or above, including English, Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & Science/Technical. 5 Group awards at National 4 including English and Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & Science or Technical subject.

    Some roles may also require additional qualifications or UCAS points.

    Why a BAE Systems apprenticeship?

    When you join a BAE Systems apprenticeship, you'll be joining a workforce of over 100,000 people in around 40 countries – it's a place where difference is celebrated, ideas are shared and ambitions are fulfilled. You'll launch, and grow your career in an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to be our best, and make a real difference - protecting those who protect us .

    Around 99% of apprentices choose to stay on with us after completing their apprenticeship and we're ranked as an “Outstanding” provider by Ofsted and 6th in the Department for Education's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.

    And, being a global business, there's a world of opportunities here for you to explore.

    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.

    Start Date: August/September 2024.

    Additional job details

    Location: Barrow-in-Furness Glasgow

    Salary: Competitive salary

    Contract, dates and working times: Full-time

    How to apply

    The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you're successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

    Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025

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    Closing date: 31 January 2025

    Job posted: Nov 05, 2024

    Expiration date: Nov 05, 2025