Advanced Apprentice Welding

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Advanced Welder Apprentice (Weapon Systems UK)

Sheffield

Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum, dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration.

As a Welding Apprentice you will be involved in using skilled techniques to make high‑strength joints, using two or more welding processes to join several different metals. You will be required to meet the level of quality and inspection required in safety‑critical work. The role may include:

• Using skilled techniques to make high‑strength joints on the main structures of our products.
• Developing key competencies to a high level of quality; the work you carry out is inspection‑required and safety‑critical.
• May include a range of tasks from pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding and flux core arc welding; these finishes are subjected to rigorous inspection and testing.

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive 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.

As part of the Platforms & Services sector, Weapon Systems designs, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capability.

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 aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can limit the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must, at a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level.

5 GCSEs at grade 9-3 / A*-E (or equivalent) which must include Maths & English.

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