Advanced Apprentice Land Uk Trials and - Ridsdale, United Kingdom - BAE Systems

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Job Title Advanced Apprentice Land UK Mechanical Trials Technician Ridsdale


Location Ridsdale


Salary We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme


Please Note:

Applicants will need to be aged 18 years+ by the start date of 09/09/2024 for health and safety reasons.

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What you will be doing
BAE Systems Land (UK) design and manufacture a wide range of munitions products. It is essential that our products are high quality and totally conform to the customer's requirements.

As a Mechanical Trials Technician Apprentice you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment used in the Test and Evaluation Industry.

This role is wide-ranging and has both practical and theoretical elements.

You will often be viewed as a multi-disciplined Mechanical Technician, with knowledge of all mechanical aspects of test and evaluation techniques.

We will help you develop into a Mechanical Technician that delivers safe, capable processes for optimised Test and Evaluation disciplines to specified standards.

Main responsibilities and duties could include but not be limited to:

  • Working closely within a Test and Evaluation Trials team in a variety of outdoor locations in the UK.
  • Planning and subsequent delivery of Trials Engineering Tasks.
  • Gaining knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of new trials techniques.
  • Taking the opportunity to assist in Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment in our tests and evaluation facility.
  • Using plant and machinery to carry out maintenance activities using appropriate hardware.
  • Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.
  • Compiling technical data to support design approval.
  • Supporting experienced engineers to specify and qualify new equipment used to test munitions products.
  • Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the new techniques you develop.
  • Engaging with engineering tooling suppliers to keep up to date with new technologies.
  • Gaining knowledge and experience from supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise.

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.
  • To demonstrate strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Time management.
  • Problemsolving.
  • Develop your organisational skills.

What Qualification Will You Get?
Engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education


Overview of Business Unit
BAE Systems Land UK Munitions

BAE Systems is proud to equip the British Armed Forces and international customers with a range of munition products, from small arms ammunition through to heavy artillery, tank ammunition and warheads and payloads.


Our munitions have been proven in every possible environment over many decades, with our specialist engineers continually making performance improvements.

We are also winning an increasing number of export orders, following an efficiency programme that has significantly increased our competitiveness.


Supporting the armed forces with some of the most advanced munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make.

We offer several business and engineering graduate opportunities each year and are looking for people with the passion, drive and skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the best.

In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK's leading defence, aerospace and security company.


With major facilities in Cheshire, Monmouthshire and Tyne and Wear, our Land UK Munitions business employs over 1,100 people and has a desire to grow, both in the UK and internationally.

We invite you to join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, manufacturing and supporting some of their most vital equipment.


Benefits
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.

You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.


Team
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It's rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you'll work alongsi
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