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Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitting

BAE Systems
Glasgow
5 days ago
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Description

Job title: Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

Technical Proficiency: Work from engineering drawings, data, and documentation to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment, including Main Propulsion Machinery and Weapons systems.

Hands-On Installation: As a Mechanical Fitter apprentice, you will install major equipment and machinery aboard ships, preparing and aligning seats for main engines, gearboxes, and propulsion shafts, utilising precise alignment techniques to meet strict tolerances for a successful build.

Complex Machinery Skills: Receive training in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex machinery, gaining expertise in reading engineering drawings and using a wide range of tools essential for the role.

Equipment Management: Take responsibility for the upkeep of valves, pumps, and transmission systems, as well as prime movers such as diesel engines and gas turbines, while understanding and adhering to Health and Safety regulations in the workplace.

Collaborative Work Environment: Collaborate with various trade groups, such as Pipefitters, during the installation of equipment systems, actively contributing to preparations for Ship Delivery and enhancing your teamwork skills in a dynamic marine setting.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2

National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

(Optional Higher National Certificate in Engineering Systems)

Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway A: Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance

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

5 National 4s (or equivalent) – which must include Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & English & a Science / Technical Subject.

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