Advanced Apprentice Welding

Job DescriptionDescriptionJob title: Advanced Apprentice WelderLocation: GlasgowSalary: 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 Height, Provision of Use of Work Equipment, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and Personal Protective Equipment.What Qualifications Will You Get?Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication(Optional Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection)Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B: Engineering Manufacturing and FabricationBenefits: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:We Design and Manufacture Naval Ships, as well as their state-of-the-art Combat Systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the World and the management of supporting infrastructure.Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile Defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfil extensive Naval Operations around the World and protect what matters most. As a Business at the forefront of Advanced Engineering and Technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime Defence.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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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. Click  here for more information on national security vetting levels.Qualification requirements5 National 4s (or equivalent) – which must include Maths (excluding Application of Maths) & English & a Science / Technical Subject.