Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitting

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Location: Glasgow

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

What you will be doing:

The role of Mechanical Fitter involves working from engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance of all hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment. This will include the Main Propulsion Machinery and Weapons systems. 

Specific activities could include:

As a Mechanical Fitter apprentice, you will install major equipment, and machinery aboard ships, and prepare and align seats for the main engines, gearboxes and propulsion shafts.  This will involve detailed and precise alignment techniques with minimum tolerance to demonstrate a successful build.  You will be trained to assemble, install and maintain complex machinery. You will learn to read engineering drawings and to use a wide range of tools.  As part of your role, you will look after valves, pumps and transmission systems, while being responsible for prime movers such as diesel engines and gas turbines, and recognize the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace. You will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with different trade groups such as Pipefitters when installing equipment systems to prepare for Ship Delivery. 

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)