Advanced Apprentice Marine Electrical Operations

Job Title: Advanced Apprentice Marine Electrician

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you will be doing:

As an Electrical Apprentice with a Marine discipline you will gain experience working from wiring diagrams, planned drawings and company procedures to install, terminate and test all electrical equipment developing high quality skills and techniques throughout in a hi-tech environment.

Specific activities could include:

This Apprenticeship covers a range of skills in the installation of electrical components and systems during ship construction i.e. main distribution boards, fire detection systems, main broadcasting systems, integrated platform management systems, combat/weapon systems, lighting systems & electrical appliances. There is approximately 60+ miles of cabling on a Type 26 vessel. Each cable end has to be terminated, tested and set to work. This extensive work in all areas of electrical and electro-mechanical installation also includes check-wire activities to ensure upon handover to the commissioning team that the systems were correct as per the schematics and completed to a professional standard.

What Qualification Will You Get?

SVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering at SCQF Level 7

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 incentive.

The Naval Ships Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world's best is at the heart of what we do.

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 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.

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