Advanced Apprentice Steelwork Fabricator Burner

This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Fabricator Burner

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

During the Fabricator Burner Apprenticeship, you’ll be trained in the preparation and fabrication of various major assemblies that are used to create our products. You will gain experience using a wide variety of tools and equipment covering marking out, thermal cutting and welding. You will learn to use equipment safely and efficiently to prepare, manufacture and install components to the highest degree of quality.

Specific activities could include:

When initially beginning your apprenticeship with BAE Systems you are brought into the company to receive training which will allow for you to be able to enter the shipyard. Once your initial training is complete and you have gained any security clearance required, you begin your apprenticeship. For the first year you spend the academical year learning about your trade and the practical and technical skills required. This includes Welding (MMA and MiG/MaG) for the fabrication side of the job, and you will also learn about the Burning aspect of the job. Once your lecturer is satisfied that you are proficient with the equipment, you will be allowed to try the Oxy-Fuel (Burning) equipment & Plasma cutting.

When you complete your academic year at college you will start working within the shipyard, spending your first 6 weeks within the designated training school where you will learn how the equipment works and operates in a practical way and it will allow for you to get used to the equipment. You will also learn how to read and interpret Data and documentation & Shipbuilding fairing techniques. All training will be carried out whilst complying with all Statutory Regulations and procedures.

What Qualification Will You Get?

SVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering at SCQF Level 7

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:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

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 National 4s – Maths, English and Science or Technical Subjects required or equivalent (excluding Application of Maths)