Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Work

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Glasgow

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

What you will be doing: 

As a Sheet Metal Work apprentice, you’ll learn the skills and techniques required for installing, manufacturing and refurbishing a wide range sheet metal furniture and fittings. You will use a wide variety of tools and equipment safely and efficiently to manufacture and install sheet metal components to the highest degree of quality.

Specific activities could include:

As a Sheet Metal Worker apprentice, you will be trained to use your precise hand and machine skills to fabricate a range of components from different materials to be installed and tested on the ship.  These will include the manufacture of elements involving various materials from 0.7mm up to 6mm thick.  You will be trained to cut and shape metals from 0.7mm to 6mm to exact specifications, working from drawings, and will learn how to inspect and check sheet metal components. You will also manufacture ships’ metal components such as cabin doors, furniture, ventilation trunking and small to medium sized equipment. You will have the opportunity to develop your experience in metal work by fabricating and installing ship furniture and cabin modules, build and install sub-units such as lockers, cabinets, ladders, hose reels, galley kitchen units, and seating and ventilation systems. In addition to this you will be trained to a high standard in various welding disciplines.

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).