BAE Systems

Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

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Job Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Description

As a Mechanical Fitter your day to day tasks could include measuring paper thin gaps using specialist measuring equipment or outfitting a unit the size of a double-decker bus. During your apprenticeship you will gain many skills, including ‘facing off’ seats/castings, to gain near perfect flat surfaces, using face plates and feeler gauges and the alignment of major pieces of equipment.
What’s in it for you?
- Advanced apprenticeships are a great way to make your future fit your ambitions as you develop specialist skills. At the end of the apprenticeship, which are in engineering, technology and business roles, you’ll have valuable qualifications equivalent to A Levels .
- Supportive, friendly, inclusive culture - a workplace where you can be your authentic self
- Industry-recognised qualifications - all the way to A Levels .
- Job security - a thriving sector with endless career growth opportunities
- Make a difference – where your contribution will make a positive impact - with our clients, colleagues, and communities
- Great salary, rewards and benefits - generous time off, discounts, green car and cycle to work schemes, share schemes and pension
Entry requirements
England and Wales
- Age 16+
- Five+ GCSEs grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and maths, as well as a Science subject for engineering or technical roles. Please note: some of our trade roles require 5+ GCSEs grade A*-E / 9-3.
Scotland
- Five National 4’s at Grade C or above, including English, Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & Science/Technical. 5 Group awards at National 4 including English and Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & Science or Technical subject.
Some roles may also require additional qualifications or UCAS points.
Why a BAE Systems apprenticeship?
When you join a BAE Systems apprenticeship, you’ll be joining a workforce of over 100,000 people in around 40 countries – it’s a place where difference is celebrated, ideas are shared and ambitions are fulfilled. You’ll launch, and grow your career in an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to be our best, and make a real difference - protecting those who protect us .
Around 99% of apprentices choose to stay on with us after completing their apprenticeship and we’re ranked as an “Outstanding” provider by Ofsted and 6th in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
And, being a global business, there’s a world of opportunities here for you to explore.
Export Control/Security
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Start Date: August/September 2024.

Location: Portsmouth, GB

Posted Date: 11/25/2024
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November 25, 2024
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