Advanced Apprentice Pipe Fabrication / Fitting

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Pipefitter

Location: Glasgow

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

What you will be doing:

The role of Pipefitter involves working from Isometric drawings, to fabricate, install and test various pipe systems on board our products. You will use a wide variety of tools and equipment. You will use equipment safely and efficiently to deliver pipe systems to the highest degree of quality. 

Specific activities could include:

As a Pipefitter apprentice, you will manufacture and install pipe spool systems ranging from drainage systems to main engine fuel lines, whether it’s pre-fabricating pipe spools in a fabrication work shop or installing pipe lines to suit the situation on board the ship. You’ll be trained to read and comprehend different types of engineering documentation including Isometric drawings and technical information provided by the design team. You will work alongside other trade disciplines such as Engineers and Welders to produce finished components for ship delivery, join piping efficiently and safely, often in difficult conditions and will learn to use equipment safely and gain additional experience in welding processes by using T.I.G welding. 

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)