Advanced Apprentice Naval Ships Quality Glasgow

Job Title:    Advanced Apprentice Naval Ships Quality, Glasgow
Location: Glasgow

Salary:    
Starting from £21,353 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:
As a Quality Apprentice, you will work in a variety of settings, including the office, manufacturing areas, ships, and suppliers’ premises. A variety of IT software packages will be required as well as the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders across the organization as well as conduct data analysis to support improvement and metrics to support assurance and governance activities. 

This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to explore each area within a function where some Quality fundamentals are consistent, but adapted to meet the particular circumstances.

You will learn about the Business Management System during the Quality Assurance placement, which serves as a central repository for all processes, procedures, manufacturing instructions, etc. Providing tools and techniques to support assurance and governance requirements and improvement for the Business Functions, the Type 26 Program, the Canadian Surface Combat Programme and the Hunter Class Frigate Program as well as their associated suppliers.

Quality Control is the process of verifying compliance with specifications/contractual requirements in order to aid the team in achieving their readiness for sea trials and the completion of the ship.

It is the responsibility of Supplier Assurance to ensure that the customer’s requirements are met within the supply chain and to collaborate with each supplier on any improvements that can be made before the products are delivered.

Specific activities could include:
As a Quality Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of Quality across Supplier, Programme and Business Assurance and Quality Control. You will provide guidance and support across the business to multiple functions. Support the design and build objectives through collaboration with key stakeholders collectively achieving key milestones for the business. Promote a positive safety and quality culture whilst carrying out role requirements.

What Qualification Will You Get?
SCQF Level 6 Engineering Technical Support (Services) 
HNC Fabrication, Weld & Inspection 
PEO & SVQ level 2

Overview of Business Unit:
As an island nation, the UK has a proud history of world-class naval engineering. As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, and you could play a vital role in its future.

Our progression opportunities span from engineering to operations, and supply chain. You could join us and help shape the future of the fleet for a generation to come.

We’ve got great projects for you to work on, like the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship – a highly capable and versatile multi-mission warship designed to support anti-submarine warfare, air defence and general purpose operations anywhere on the world’s oceans.

Our combat systems are in operation in more than 20 countries around the world and this technology is vital in providing crew members with the information and capabilities they need to operate effectively, whether protecting the world’s shipping lanes or providing humanitarian relief.

We’re always looking to the future and we are committed to investing in our people to help them realise their career potential in an exciting and vibrant environment, working with the best talent in the industry. 

Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.   

Team:
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s 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, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize 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.

We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes.  

Our mission is to build a strong, diverse, adaptable, and high performing work force that will develop and grow our future business. We believe that everyone has talent, and at the heart of our talent management approach our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s top employer in the defence and security sector for valuing diversity and inclusion.

Export Control / Security:
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
 

4 National 5s Grade C or above (or equivalent) – Maths, English, Science or Technical plus three Highers at grade C or above in English, Maths, Science or Technical or equivalent (excluding Application of Maths).