Advanced Apprentice Non-Destructive Examination – NDE (Quality)

Job title: Advanced Apprentice Non Destructive Examination – NDE (Quality)

Location: Barrow

We offer relocation support packages for this role (Barrow-in-Furness based roles), subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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:

As an NDE Apprentice, you’ll be at the forefront of submarine construction, joining a dynamic team of skilled professionals who work across every stage of a submarine’s build – from the initial framework to the final launch. You will dive into the heart of the action, getting hands-on with key structural and piping activities, while mastering cutting-edge inspection methods that keep these vessels safe and ready for the Royal Navy.

From day one, you’ll be learning directly from some of the best in the business – our team of 87 industry-certified inspectors, who will be with you every step of the way, providing on-the-job training and mentoring. This is your chance to gain world-class qualifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at PCN Level 2. You’ll be trained in essential methods like Magnetic Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) through a mix of hands-on experience and specialist training at external facilities.

This apprenticeship is about more than just technical skills – it’s about building a career. With approximately 60% of your time spent on practical, hands-on inspections and the remaining 40% on desk-based tasks like data management and reporting, you’ll develop a versatile skill set that is in high demand. This balance ensures continuous learning and growth, giving you the tools to excel in a variety of environments.

And the opportunities don’t stop! The qualifications and experience you gain through this apprenticeship open doors to a world of possibilities. With the foundation you build here, there is even the opportunity to pursue further education, such as an NDT Foundation Degree, enhancing your knowledge and opening even more doors in this dynamic field. Non-Destructive Examination is a globally recognized field, meaning your skills will be valued not just in the UK, but around the world. 

Join us and become part of a legacy that’s critical to engineering excellence and safety in one of the most challenging environments. With us, you’ll play a key role in identifying flaws and rectifying defects, ensuring that every submarine we produce is fit for purpose and ready for its mission.

Start your career with us – a world of opportunity awaits in the NDE industry. Be part of something bigger, where your skills and dedication can make a real impact, not just locally, but globally. Make the invisible, visible. Your journey begins here!

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 Submarines team:

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.
The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.
Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

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’s A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subject