Description

This apprenticeship insight experience introduces BAE Systems, engineering and our early careers programmes. This is a hybrid event delivered over four sessions, with two sessions online and two sessions on-site at various locations across the UK.

You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about us, gain hands on experience and visit our sites. There will also be opportunities to meet our current engineering apprentices, who will provide insights into their role and share their experience.

As part of the insight experience, you will interview for one of our Level 3 Engineering Advanced (Craft) apprenticeships and could be offered a full-time position as Engineering Advance Apprentice (Mechanical and Electrical Fitter trades)

Dates: 4 sessions delivered between Monday 12 January 2026 and Friday 6 February 2026. Specific dates will be confirmed prior to programme start date.

Please note:
–             If you are over 18, and the questions do not apply to you, please enter N/A
–             By August 2026, you must have achieved, or be on track to achieve the qualifications required for the role
–             If selected for the programme, you will be required to provide a valid in date photographic ID e.g. passport, provisional driving licence, full driving licence to complete the On-Site sessions.
–             You must be able to travel to the site for which you have applied, and you are fully responsible for any associated travel costs and expenses
 

Applications to close on 10 November 2025. However, they may close earlier if high volumes of applications are received – we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Qualification requirements

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

Scotland:
5 National 4s – Maths, English and Science or Technical Subjects required or equivalent (excluding Application of Maths)

Start date (dd Month Year) 12 January 2026
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Life at BAE Systems

Within a growing network of around 100,000 colleagues in more than 40 countries, our teams bring together people with diverse skills, ways of thinking and backgrounds - while our work spans the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.

Tackling complex problems. Building innovative solutions. This is a place where you can make real change happen, for your career and the world.

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We want everyone here to feel valued and empowered to thrive. Who you are should never define what you can do. We believe when you bring together different people and perspectives it inspires creativity and drives innovation, helping us fulfil our purpose and is integral to our culture. Everyone is heard and respected here.

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If you’re curious, hungry for more responsibility, and prepared to step out of your comfort zone, there are endless opportunities to grow with us. At every stage of your career our first-class training, coaching and development programmes, role models and mentors will help you embrace your potential and take the next step.

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Rewards and benefits

Great work deserves benefits that go beyond your salary. Whether it’s health, wellbeing, or financial security for you and your family – our flexible benefits help you focus on what’s important to you.

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