Advanced Apprentice Electrical Trials and Commissioning Technician
- Employer
- BAE Systems
- Location
- Ridsdale, Hexham
- Salary
- Competitive salary with annual increases, free higher education, Pension & share saving scheme
- Closing date
- 23 Feb 2025
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- Discipline
- Aerospace & Aeronautical
- Sector
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Job Type
- Apprentice, Early Career, Engineer
Job Details
Job Description
Description
Job title: Advanced Apprentice – Electrical Trials Technician
Location: Ridsdale. Note that the Ridsdale site is not readily accessible by public transport.
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 Incentive Plan
Please note : Applicants need to be aged 18 years+ by the start date of 01/09/2025 for health and safety reasons.
What you’ll be doing:
As an Electrical Trials Technician Apprentice you will be responsible for the operation of various data capture equipment used in the Test and Evaluation Industry.
This role is wide-ranging, has both practical and theoretical elements and you will often be viewed as a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of all electronic aspects of test and evaluation techniques.
We will help you develop into an Electrical Trials Technician that delivers safe, capable processes for optimised Test and Evaluation disciplines to specified standards.
Specific activities could include:
Working closely within a small but dedicated Test and Evaluation Trials team predominantly in a variety of outdoor High Hazard locations in the UK.
Planning and subsequent delivery of High Hazard 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 electronic equipment in our tests and evaluation facility.
Using computer software to enable data capture through 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 instrumentation 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.
What qualification will you get?
Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
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 BAE Systems Land team:
A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.
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.
Qualification requirements
5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subject
Company
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering, technology or project management, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
Our engineers are redefining global defence. From concept to completion, they innovate cutting-edge products and services across the land, air, and sea.
Digital is our future, and our IT teams are at the heart of it. Developing, implementing, and supporting the cutting-edge systems that keep the world safe and our business evolving.
Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning platform.
Discover a career with meaning, in a place where you can make a real difference.
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