Higher Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Job title: Higher Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Location: Samlesbury Warton

Salary: We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme

What you’ll be doing:

In the first year, you will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge at Samlesbury Lancashire. You will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering and in addition, learning the basics in such things as electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, machining, carbon fibre and Computer Aided Design.

Following the first year, you will continue with academic studies and learning and contributing to the business, by completing numerous placements in either Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure and Estates. You will be trained to demonstrate:

• Safe systems of working.

• A technical contribution to the design, development, test, integration and support of products, equipment, systems, processes or services.

• Proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems.

• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information.

• A commitment to continued professional development.

During the scheme, there will be a number of opportunities to ‘stretch’ yourself such as getting involved in recruitment events, STEM activities and charity projects.

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.

What qualification will you get?

Your qualification will be taught with our in house college at the Academy of Skills & Knowledge.

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).

• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support.

• Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

• 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).

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 Air team:

The Air sector is a world leader in the aerospace industry with expertise that can be traced back to the very earliest days of aviation.

We design and build advanced training and combat aircraft; develop and work with the latest in cutting-edge technology; and provide support and maintenance for our customers across the world.

By joining our 23,000-strong global workforce, you could directly contribute to some of our leading aircraft including the Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II or our next generation of aircraft, in the UK or at one of our international sites. Whether you’re providing direct support to our customers, ensuring our programmes run to time and cost or influencing the design and manufacture of our products, you’ll be completing work that counts.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about delivering excellence and supporting some of the world’s most significant aerospace organisations.

We believe in investing in our people and inspiring continual innovation in our business. Developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

Providing world-class training, support and development to our people means we inspire the very best talent to achieve great things.

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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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.

5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subject.

A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 point old system) or equivalent (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level) including Maths, Engineering or Science.