Advanced Apprentice Electrical Trials and Commissioning Technician

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Job title: Advanced Apprentice – Electrical Trials Technician

Location: Ridsdale. Note that the Ridsdale site is not readily accessible by public transport.

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 Incentive Plan

Please note : Applicants need to be aged 18 years+ by the start date of 01/09/2025 for health and safety reasons.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Electrical Trials Technician Apprentice you will be responsible for the operation of various data capture equipment used in the Test and Evaluation Industry.

This role is wide-ranging, has both practical and theoretical elements and you will often be viewed as a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of all electronic aspects of test and evaluation techniques.

We will help you develop into an Electrical Trials Technician that delivers safe, capable processes for optimised Test and Evaluation disciplines to specified standards.

Specific activities could include:

• Working closely within a small but dedicated Test and Evaluation Trials team predominantly in a variety of outdoor High Hazard locations in the UK.


• Planning and subsequent delivery of High Hazard Trials Engineering Tasks.


• Gaining knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of new trials techniques.


• Taking the opportunity to assist in Continuous Improvement projects.


• Maintaining and repairing electronic equipment in our tests and evaluation facility.


• Using computer software to enable data capture through appropriate hardware.


• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.


• Compiling technical data to support design approval.


• Supporting experienced engineers to specify and qualify new equipment used to test munitions products.


• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the new techniques you develop.


• Engaging with instrumentation suppliers to keep up to date with new technologies.


• Gaining knowledge and experience from supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise.

What qualification will you get?

Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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 BAE Systems Land team:

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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