22 advanced apprentice welding jobs found

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Welder Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be trained to use MIG/MAG/Flux Core welding processes and a range of power tools and equipment that will enable you to weld throughout the ship building process. You will be given specialised training in fillet & butt welds in all positions on mild steel and have the opportunity to learn aluminium and stainless-steel processes. There will also be opportunities for training in automated welding processes, including Submerged Arc and the Bug-O track welder. You will be trained to recognise and work to BAE’s internal quality standards, allowing you to produce high quality welds, to X-ray standard where required. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety regulations including Confined Spaces, Working at...

Description Job Title : Advanced Welder Apprentice (Weapon Systems UK) Location: Sheffield Salary:  Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: As a Welding Apprentice you will be involved in using skilled techniques to make high strength joints, you will use two or more welding processes to join several different metals. You will be required to meet the level of quality and inspection required in safety critical work. The role may include; Using skilled techniques to make high strength joints on the main structures of our products Developing key competencies to a high level of quality, the work you carry out in your role is inspection required, as it is safety critical work May include a range of tasks from pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding and flux core arc welding; these types of finishes are...

Description Job Title : Advanced Apprentice Welder Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire) Salary:  Starting from £18,848 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:  •    Learning how to weld plate and structural components to high standards of quality •    This will involve the fabrication, construction or repair of fabricated plate, assemblies and structural components which are often used to fabricate larger components and assemblies •    Welders will weld to internationally recognised quality standards using a range of welding processes, from Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Metal Active Gas (MAG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)   What Qualification will you get? •    A nationally recognised Apprenticeship Completion Certificate in Welding.  Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an...

Description Job Title: Apprentice Welder Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:   Starting from  £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing: •    Using skilled techniques to make high strength joints, you will utilise two or more welding processes to join a variety of metals in your day-to-day work •    Develop competencies to a high level of quality, the work carried out in the role is inspection required as it is safety critical work •    You will carry out a range of tasks from pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding and flux core arc welding; these types of finishes are subjected to rigorous inspection and testing •    Working on the main structures of the submarine, from the outer hull and internal structures such as bulkheads and decking, to the missile tubes and nuclear reactor casing Benefits: As well as a...

Description Job title : Advanced Apprentice Shipwright Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: Structural Steelwork Training Learn fabrication techniques, Oxy Fuel Burning and MMA stick welding to build foundational skills for working with steel structures. Precision Alignment and Installation Perform main alignment of steelwork units and install prefabricated seats using tools like thermal cutters, welding systems, and jack pumps. Heavy Lifting and Equipment Operation Operate overhead cranes, lifting aids, MEWPs, and Scheuerle transporters, including driving and banksman duties for safe transport of ship components. Tidal and Dockside Operations Engage in ship docking, mooring, and launching procedures, handling ropes and securing vessels with precision and care. Collaborative Shipbuilding Tasks Work as part of a skilled team to...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Pipefitter Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: Hands-On Experience: Manufacture and install pipe spools for various applications, including main engine fuel lines and drainage systems, both in a fabrication workshop and on-board ships. Technical Proficiency: Receive comprehensive training in reading and interpreting engineering documentation, including Isometric drawings and technical specifications from the design team. Collaborative Work Environment: Collaborate with Engineers and Welders to produce high-quality finished components, ensuring efficient and safe connection of pipes. Safety and Equipment Training: Learn to operate equipment safely, gaining valuable experience in welding processes, specifically T.I.G welding. Adaptability in Challenging Conditions: Develop skills to work...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Fabricator Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: Fabrication and Installation Training Learn to fabricate and install sub-assemblies and major assemblies using tools for marking out, thermal cutting, and welding. Structural Assembly and Equipment Operation Build components like shell plates, decks, and bulkheads, and operate overhead cranes, chain blocks, and hydraulic pumps to erect major units. Technical Drawing Interpretation Develop skills in reading steelwork drawings, engineering symbols, and conventions to guide precise fabrication and outfitting tasks. Health and Safety Expertise Gain extensive safety training in working at height, confined spaces, PPE usage, and dynamic risk assessment, progressing toward the Gold Passport standard. Core Fabrication Skills Development Master...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Burner Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: As a Burner, you’ll be manufacturing critical components during key stages of the build process, preparing steel sections and plate to specific engineering requirements, furthermore, carrying out testing and inspections, supporting the following operations, Playing a pivotal part during our tank testing programme completing air and hydro tank testing activities. Supporting steelwork teams to achieve quality requirements during compartment surveys and inspections. Operation of CNC burning machinery manufacturing key components supporting programme requirements. Utilisation of oxy-fuel and plasma thermal cutting equipment, producing, manipulating and preparing steel components supporting critical stages of major steelwork assembly. What...

Description Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Site & Facilities Technician Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:  Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: You will rotate through several specialised teams, each focused on different aspects of plant maintenance. Maintaining and repairing fixed plant systems, working on the infrastructure of buildings and machinery positioning in them. You will get hands-on experience with a broad range of equipment, including variable speed drives, computer numerical control (CNC) machinery, automated welding, cranes, robotics, thermography and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Day-to-day tasks may include performing routine and preventative maintenance, as well as improving the functionality of existing equipment and systems. Specialised training provided for robotic...

Description Job title: Apprentice Driller Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:  Starting from   £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:  •    Workshop tasks drilling holes using various types of drilling equipment, ranging from small, compressed air pistol drills to large scale industrial drills •    Large scale specialist boring of bars and machinery, up to sizes of 140mm •    Specialist training provided to allow you to work on a nuclear reactor bulkhead, using state-of-the-art equipment, designed for this work •    Trained in machine engineering facing, working to high tolerances to produce near perfect flat surfaces, stud welding and hole tapping up to 56mm. •    You will learn burning processes, which involves cutting holes into submarine steelwork using specialist Trammel burning equipment Benefits: As well as a...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:   As a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice, you’ll learn to manufacture, weld, and install metal components for ships, working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminium from 0.7 mm to 6 mm thick.  Training covers hand and machine skills, interpreting drawings, inspecting work, and using tools safely.  You’ll manufacture and fit items such as cabin doors, furniture, lockers, ventilation trunking, ladders, galley units, and seating, as well as build and install sub-units to precise standards.  The apprenticeship develops accuracy, commitment to quality, and strong health and safety awareness, preparing you to produce and assemble high-standard components essential to ship construction. What Qualifications Will You Get?...

Description Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Site & Facilities Electrician Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary: Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing: Working with system fault diagnostics, where you will need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems. Responsible for servicing electrical equipment across site facilities. You will work to drawings, manufacturing manuals, and schedules to comply with legislation, demonstrating strong attention to detail. Operate plant equipment, working with Electrical Distribution Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV). Would also include PLC controls, heavy machinery such as CNC machines, lathes and cranes. Engaging in hands-on work with small machines, drills, grinders, hand tools, lighting, power supplies along with welding...

Description Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Steelworker Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:   Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:  Using planned drawings to erect the framework of our products, this involves marking out, cutting and shaping components used for submarines. You will be trained in using various types of machinery, in the forming of steel plate. You will be expected to develop your skills with a range of hand tools, such as scribes, dividers, hammers and computer-aided burning machines. You will be trained in skills that apply to the steelwork environment and will include burning, welding and slinging. The role requires a competency in operating high level technology and software, such as theodolites, dumpy levels, laser levels and 3D laser projection from engineering design data. Benefits:...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Work Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:  Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:  Working from planned drawings to fabricate and install components in vessels, areas such as the engine room to the kitchen galley. You will use a variety of hand tools, such as jigsaws, dividers, scribers and will be trained to use various large pieces of machinery, from manual folding machines to latest hi-tech computer aided machine lasers. Working with different components in your day-to-day work, from 1.2mm thick aluminium to 6mm thick stainless-steel plate. As part of your programme, you will additionally be trained to a high standard in a variety of welding techniques. Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Machinist Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: Reading and interpreting engineering & assembly drawings, tolerances, materials and geometry. Develop competence in operating manual & CNC machines including lathes & milling machines working within tight tolerances and high level of Quality to produce components and parts to support the installation of equipment on our Type 26 ships. Gain experience in selecting tools, fixtures, jigs and manipulate setting speeds, feeds and calibration of tooling. Develop ability to program and adjust CNC machines using CAD/CAM software to program specific parts and also adjust existing CNC programs including speeds, tool paths and feed. Gain additional experience in using Measuring equipment like micrometres, callipers and gauges. Gain...

Description Job title: Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing: Technical Proficiency: Work from engineering drawings, data, and documentation to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment, including Main Propulsion Machinery and Weapons systems. Hands-On Installation: As a Mechanical Fitter apprentice, you will install major equipment and machinery aboard ships, preparing and aligning seats for main engines, gearboxes, and propulsion shafts, utilising precise alignment techniques to meet strict tolerances for a successful build. Complex Machinery Skills: Receive training in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex machinery, gaining expertise in reading engineering drawings and using a...

Description Job title: Advanced Supply Chain Apprentice  Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:  Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:   •    Responsible for coordinating demand, buying products, managing suppliers and ensuring our inventory is safely stored and maintained •    Raising purchase orders for multi-million pound contracts, reviewing supplier risk portfolios and developing creative storage solutions •    Working in a fast-paced environment on business-critical projects, helping deliver the right products, at the right time, at the right price •    You will develop a various set of practical and technical skills within a rotation of placements •    Developing your procurement and supply expertise, gaining an excellent understanding of organisations and wider business environments The Supply Chain Team: Our team is...

Description Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Fabricator Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire) Salary:  Starting from £18,848 with annual progression through the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:  •    A Fabricator will work from engineering drawings to develop patterns to enable the fabrication of components and assemblies to the required specification  •    Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include, but not limited to, guillotine, rollers, folding machines and drills  •    Working on Royal Navy ships that are in upkeep or maintenance periods which will involve repairing and upgrading the ships’ structure, including manufacturing components for new additions What Qualification will you get? •    Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate •    Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans,...

Description Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire) Salary:  Starting from £18,848 with annual progression through the scheme duration. What you’ll be doing:  •    Work from engineering drawings to develop patterns to enable the fabrication of components and assemblies to the required specification   •    Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include but not limited to guillotine, rollers, folding machines and drills What Qualification will you get? •    Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate •    Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 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...

Description Job title: Engineering Technical – Design Apprentice Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) Salary:  Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age with annual progression throughout the scheme duration What you’ll be doing:   •    Studying towards a Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering qualification •    After the first year getting “badged” as either an Electrical, Mechanical or Hull & Outfit designer •    Having around 5 placements within the business with Designer teams on one of our Submarine programmes (Astute, Dreadnought and SSN AUKUS) creating models and outputs using the relevant CAD software (either CADDS5, FORAN or Siemens NX).  This training is all provided as part of your apprenticeship •    Learning and developing in teamwork, communication, sustainability and health & safety •    Working towards completion of a Level 3 End Point Assessment as an Engineering Design Technician...