Advanced Apprentice Submarines Engineering Technical Calibration Barrow

Job Title  Advanced Submarines Calibration Technician Barrow

Location  Barrow

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 Incentive plan.

What you will be doing

The Instrumentation Calibration Services (ICS) department has the responsibility of calibration, maintenance, managed collection, storage and delivery of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) on the Barrow site. Equipment maintained and calibrated  by the laboratory include; Electrical, Mechanical, Dimensional, Temperature, Gas, Communication, Fixed Plant and Ionizing Radiation test and measurement equipment.

Specific activities could include

The core duties of calibration technicians within the Instrumentation Calibration Services department are wide ranging, they include but are not limited to:

• Calibration, maintenance and repair of test and measurement equipment, in line with programme and commercial requirements.
• You will work with subject matter experts and experienced professionals to support and provide advice to all build teams on critical measurement activities to ensure equipment meets specification.
• Use of cutting edge metrology hardware and software, providing the opportunity to be involved with developing the automation of equipment and laboratory standards.
• Calibration of on-site equipment and supporting specialist measurement projects.
• The role combines multiple functions from within the company, including; Engineering, Quality and Operations, providing a unique perspective to how the wider business operates.
• You will spend the first year of your apprenticeship at college developing a basic understanding of engineering, health & safety and quality.

You will then spend the second and third year within the business. You will have the opportunity to rotate across various placements within the calibration laboratory and will be cross-skilled between mechanical, dimensional and electrical calibration sub-parameters.

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.
 

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