Degree Apprentice Land UK Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineering Glascoed

Job Title    Degree Apprentice Land UK Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineering Glascoed

Location    Glascoed

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

BAE Systems Land UK design and manufacture a wide range of munitions products.  It is essential that our products are high quality and conform to the customer’s requirements.

As an Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Professional Apprentice you will be responsible for safely participating in the research, design, development, testing and manufacture of our range of munitions products.

You will study for a Degree in OME that covers a wide range of disciplines and allows you to specialise as you progress through your apprenticeship.  Possible future roles include product design engineer, energetic materials scientist or process engineer.  Whatever path you take will be wide-ranging and have both practical and theoretical elements.

You will be a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of a wide range of energetic materials.

Main responsibilities and duties could include but not be limited to:

• Working closely within the Energetics and Engineering Teams at Glascoed.
• Attending block release at university to study for academic elements of apprenticeship.
• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the work you develop.
• Planning and subsequent delivery of research, development and engineering trials.
• Design and development of new and existing munitions.
• Taking the opportunity to assist in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.
• Compiling technical data to support design approval.
• Specifying and designing new manufacturing plant and equipment then ensuring it is correctly installed and validated.
• Supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise during production.
• Gaining experience in placements outside engineering such as production, explosive testing and analytical laboratories.

What Qualification will you get?

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The degree you will study for is: Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Apprenticeships | University of Wales Trinity Saint David (uwtsd.ac.uk)

The academic learning will be by block release at The University of Wales Trinity St David (Swansea) and include Fridays.  Apprentices are required to supply their own laptop for university work.  University travel and expenses will be covered by the business.

Working arrangements

37 hours per week.  On site at Glascoed this is typically 07.15-17.00 Monday – Thursday but may vary occasionally to support learning opportunities and business requirements.  Some travel may be required.  Note that the Glascoed site is not readily accessible by public transport.

Overview of Business Unit

BAE Systems Land UK Munitions
BAE Systems is proud to equip the British Armed Forces and international customers with a range of munition products, from small arms ammunition through to heavy artillery, tank ammunition and warheads and payloads.

Our munitions have been proven in every possible environment over many decades, with our specialist engineers continually making performance improvements. We are also winning an increasing number of export orders, following an efficiency programme that has significantly increased our competitiveness.

Supporting the armed forces with some of the most advanced munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. We offer several business and engineering graduate opportunities each year and are looking for people with the passion, drive and skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK’s leading defence, aerospace and security company.

With major facilities in Cheshire, Monmouthshire and Tyne and Wear, our Land UK Munitions business employs over 1,100 people and has a desire to grow, both in the UK and internationally.  We invite you to join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, manufacturing and supporting some of their most vital equipment.

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 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.

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 Grade 9-4/A*-C, or equivalent, including Maths, English and Science or equivalent qualification, and 96 UCAS points (new tariff) at the equivalent A level grade C (or above) including Maths plus one other Science or Technology subject, or equivalent, for example an Extended BTEC National Diploma – DMM profile in an Engineering which includes a Maths module