21 jobs found in Samlesbury

Job title: Senior Project Scheduler Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Reporting to the US Programmes (USP) Master Scheduler the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and maintaining schedules to underpin high quality management reporting and contractual requirements Working with a broad range of stakeholders that can include the main customer (Lockheed Martin), engineers, production planners, delivery leads and the broader project control community Ensure robust alignment between cost and schedule toolsets, providing confidence in planning accuracy and decision -making Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to identify, assess and communicate risks and opportunities, supporting effective programme delivery Drive continuous improvement,...

Job Title: Senior Procurement Engineer – Performance Delivery US Programmes Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ (DOE) What you’ll be doing: You will place purchase contracts and purchase orders in a timely way, ensuring all activity aligns with procurement and supplier governance requirements, including supplier accreditation and export controls You will build and maintain positive, effective relationships with suppliers, supporting open communication and collaborative ways of working You’ll also monitor and share supplier performance measures, including delivery schedules, overdue reduction, invoice accuracy, and quality outcomes You will be working closely with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate dependencies, resolve issues, and ensure supplied parts meet business and customer requirements You’ll...

Job Title: Engineering Lecturer Location : Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary : £46,702 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Teaching on advanced manufacturing programmes, in line with Apprenticeship standards and BAE Systems learning delivery models capitalising on ideas and innovation to enhance teaching and learning practice Contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum always promoting a positive, meaningful learning culture Preparing and marking assessments as required within the range of programmes providing informative, meaningful feedback and ensuring rapid progress of our Apprentices individual development Embedding the delivery of maths, English throughout the curriculum Undertaking Apprentice performance reviews ensuring high quality target setting to continuously develop...

Description 23 – 27 March 2026 Work Experience students taking part in the BAE Systems programme for 2026 at Samlesbury will spend a week at the ASK (Academy of Skills and Knowledge) gaining knowledge about the Air sector through a range of project focused tasks delivered by different functions and focused around the engineering lifecycle (e.g. Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc). Teams will deliver functional based tasks, alongside delivering presentations on their work within the Air sector. As well as meeting industry experts, there will be ample opportunity to connect and network with current apprentices.  As well as functional based projects, the students will take part in additional engagement activities such as site tours, interview workshops and an Early Careers networking session.   Applications to close approximately 8 weeks before the programme begins. However, they may close earlier if high volumes of applications are received – we...

Job Title: IM&T Project Manager for BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Location: Warton/Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: 47,683+ What you’ll be doing: Manage and track the full life cycle of IT projects, using the processes and tools, applicable Ensuring delivery of IT projects to time, cost and quality Ensuring seamless integration between projects, including transition into Business as Usual support Accurate reporting of project status to team members, leadership and external stakeholders Managing customer, partner and supplier relationships Effective management of RAID Developing and tracking project plans, budget and schedule Ensuring business, project and quality management processes are effectively applied across projects Your skills and experiences: Essential Demonstrable...

Description Job title: Integrated Project Management Degree Apprentice   Location: Samlesbury and Warton   Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration.   What you’ll be doing: Working in Project Management means you will be the eyes and ears of a given project, ensuring it is delivered on time, to cost and of the required quality.  You will gain a broad view across the project and will be able to demonstrate the elements needed to make it a success. This depends on understanding the big picture, recognising the key issues, making effective decisions and driving actions. The five-year scheme offers five different placements across the Air sector, where you will learn the skills required to successfully manage complex projects and programmes including; communication, schedule management, budgeting and cost control, stakeholder management, risk management and project governance....

Description Job title:  Higher Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprentice   Location: Samlesbury and Warton   Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.   What you’ll be doing: You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge.  Gaining training in practical and theory-based engineering; learn electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, machining, carbon fibre and Computer Aided Design.    You will then also complete placements in Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure and Estates covering: •    Safe systems of working •    A technical contribution to the design, development, test, integration and support of products, equipment, systems, processes or services •    Techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems   What qualification will you...

Description Job title: Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice   Location: Samlesbury and Warton   Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.   What you’ll be doing: Year 1: You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge at Samlesbury You will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering You will learn the basics to give you a grounding for completing your placements  Years 2 to 4: Most placements will be office based using computer-based tools with interaction with our customers, suppliers and aircraft You will continue with academic studies, including an HNC in aeronautical Engineering (1 day a week at college) You will complete six placements within the Air business You will gain experience in engineering areas including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and...

Description   Job title:  Finance Higher Apprentice   Location: Samlesbury and Warton   Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration.   What you’ll be doing:  Start your finance career with Level 4 Finance Higher Apprenticeship Two-year programme combining structured learning and hands on experience Work across finance teams while studying for CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting Gain skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving through role rotations Study support, mentoring, and tailored development Open to A-level (or equivalent) holders who are motivated to grow Potential progression onto Level 7 Finance Degree Apprenticeship, achieving Chartered Accountant status What qualification will you get? •    Level 4 Finance Higher Apprenticeship •    CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting...

Description Job title:  Degree Apprentice Digital and Technology Solutions – Data Analyst Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary:  Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: A Digital and Technology Solutions Degree apprenticeship involves working collaboratively alongside experienced and world pioneering engineers This scheme will see you specialise in Data Analysis It combines spending periods of time at University, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry You will learn how to collect, organise and study data to provide new business insight and improvements, along with how to manage, cleanse, abstract and aggregate data across the network infrastructure Through this combination of academic study and real work experience, you will become a valued...

Description Job title:  Human Resources Higher Apprentice Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:  You will give specific advice and coaching on the interpretation of people policies and provide support on people related elements of business projects Working across a variety of business areas, each placement will offer a unique experience, and you will support that business area to deliver their objectives through their people plan.  You will work with stakeholders inside the HR function, other internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders as appropriate. The ability to communicate, influence and negotiate is key whilst adopting evidence-based decision making.  You will use data to provide insights into people trends and issues and support colleagues and leaders in creating solutions to deal with them.  What...

Description Job title: Project Control Degree Apprentice Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary:  Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: ⦁    Project Control plays a vital part in the successful delivery of a project. It involves planning and scheduling, organisation, data analysis, risk identification, budget management and measuring performance. It is a core skillset in the business and one which we could not manage without. ⦁    Collaboration skills are key, as well as being logical, adaptable and having the ability to problem-solve. As a business, we are looking to develop our project controllers of the future, to help us deliver the most complex national and international projects to our customers and a Project Control Degree Apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career. ⦁    The apprenticeship consists of five placements, allowing you to develop your core project...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing: Apprentices will learn skills in engineering practices – using tools and complex machines to carry out a range of tasks, operating safely and working on products in our manufacturing functions.  You’ll spend the 1st year gaining foundation skills, knowledge and behaviours before moving into your trade discipline, e.g. Mechanical or Electrical Aircraft Fitter, Mechatronics Maintenance, Machinist, Toolmaker or Fabricator.  In years 2 to 4 you will work in placements across Warton and Samlesbury sites, supported by a Skills Coach and Placement Supervisors on products and processes within manufacturing. You will continue to learn 1 day per week in the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. What qualification will you get? Level 3...

Description Job title: Degree Apprentice Software Engineer Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing: The scheme involves working alongside experienced and outstanding software engineers It combines spending day release at university, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry Through academic study and real work experience, you will become a software engineer capable of writing requirements, designs, software code and tests The work placement element of the course involves a wide range of activities for example: developing and testing aircraft displays, producing ground-based equipment or the latest training simulators What qualification will you get? •    BSc (Hons) in High Integrity Software Engineering...

Description Job title:  Degree Apprentice Digital and Technology Solutions – Business Analyst Location:  Samlesbury and Warton Salary:  Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: A Digital and Technology Solutions Degree apprenticeship involves working collaboratively alongside experienced and world pioneering engineers. It combines spending periods of time at University, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry. This scheme will see you specialise in the following area: Business Analyst – business impact of change, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements and supporting the communication and delivery of requirements with relevant stakeholders. Through this combination of academic study and real work experience, you will become a valued member of...

Description Job title: Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing: An Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme (EDAS) in Aerospace is a five year scheme covering a range of engineering branches required to design, develop, build and maintain modern advanced aircraft.     You will develop the digital and practical skills to complete on the job placements in a cross-section of engineering branches. You will work towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. In years 4 and 5, you will focus on a specific engineering discipline e.g. Aerodynamics, Systems Engineering, Support Engineering from several Air Engineering programmes. You will also be studying modules towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree on a part time basis. What qualification will you get?...

Description Job title: Degree Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing) Apprentice Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:  Within the Production Planning and Control (PP&C) function, you can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities supporting the manufacturing operations across several programmes. Working alongside PP&C Professionals, some examples of the work you will undertake are managing the production order books, launching orders, analysing process routings, optimising processing times and implementing strategic projects and continuous improvement activities using the latest technologies.  The four-year scheme offers eight different six-month placements across the Production Planning & Control function where you will apply your learning within a hands-on team environment. What qualification will you get?...

Description Job title: Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £15,819 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: You will gain real experience working in the Supply Chain supporting Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement. You will gain a broad knowledge of the supply chain and learn the skills to contribute to our continuous improvement culture. Through a combination of ‘off-the-job’ training, reviews and work placements, you will gain exposure to real scenarios that support our business. Your off the job training will include interactive classroom sessions, delivered by prominent industry professionals, studying topics such as: – Logistics – Procurement – New Products – Capacity Planning – Process Improvement – Planning Manufacture    What qualification will you get? The...

Description Job title:  Advanced Apprentice Business Administrator Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £15,819 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: You will gain real experience working in the business functions which support all our products. Through a combination of ‘off-the-job’ training, reviews and work placements, you will gain exposure to real challenges that support our business. You will have the opportunity to learn how to: •    Deliver your responsibilities efficiently and with integrity •    Show a positive attitude •    Work well within a team •    Demonstrate strong communication skills (both written and verbal) •    Time management •    Problem-solving •    Develop your organisational skills •    Project management skills Whilst on the apprenticeship, you will be placed within one business function for the duration of your apprenticeship. Business...

Description Job title: Higher Quality Practitioner Apprentice Location: Samlesbury and Warton Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:  You will be joining a team function of skilled Quality Professionals who will guide you through a three-year learning journey to deploy effective Quality Practices within the Air sector.  This includes four main elements:  Quality Planning: Designing systems for reliable outputs and implementing Quality Management Plans to ensure reliable outputs with a focus on left shift quality Quality Assurance: Providing confidence to stakeholders ensuring that Quality standards are maintained to provide confidence to stakeholders by activities such as conducting audits Quality Control: Verifying that a product or service meets the agreed specifications, and customer requirements carrying out inspections  Continuous...