Advanced Apprentice Shipwright

Job title

Advanced Apprentice Shipwright at BAE Systems – Glasgow, Scotland. Salary starting from £18,667 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

• 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 such as 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 transport, rotate, and erect ship units in the Ship Block Outfit Hall (SBOH) and Janet Harvey Hall, following detailed lift plans and ensuring safety and accuracy throughout the process.

• Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2
• National Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
• Optional Higher National Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Inspection
• Level 7 Engineering Diploma Pathway B:
  Engineering Manufacturing and Fabrication

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

We design and manufacture naval ships and their state‑of‑the‑art combat systems, offering training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes, and support for ships and equipment in service worldwide.

We value diversity of thought, reward integrity and merit, and empower you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for disabilities or health conditions.

Many roles require baseline personnel security and may need higher levels of National Security Vetting. Applicants must normally have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

5 National 4s (or equivalent), including Maths (excluding Application of Maths), English, and a Science/Technical subject.

Internship

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing