My Client is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military space and airport operations. The Aerospace Yeovil site includes Integrated Supply Chain operations and Engineering & Technology as well as other support functions. It specialises in several product lines including: Environmental Control Systems, Life Support Systems, Hydraulics Systems and Control & Data Systems.
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Finance Analyst to work on site at their offices in Yeovil.
Reporting to the Yeovil ISC Finance Lead, the Yeovil ISC Finance Analyst will assist in the
development of a strategic business partnership with the Yeovil ISC Site Leadership Team.
This role will work with the Yeovil ISC Finance Lead to improve product margins through
constant review and analysis of potential cost reduction initiatives covering both the
manufacturing and procurement environment.
The role will work with the ISC Finance Lead to achieve alignment across site functions including Integrated Supply Chain, Engineering, HR and the business in the achievement of targets and goals. It will provide data and analyses that will assist in the drive to reduce site inventory and working capital improvements, by working with SIOP, Logistics and Procurement.
The role will support the implementation of a real time data dashboard at the Yeovil site,
covering key ISC metrics.
Responsibilities will include:-
To work with the Yeovil Site ISC Leadership Team to ensure that annual operating plans
and forecasts are robust and fully aligned with Site SIOP process and understood by the
local ISC Team.
To investigate and present P&L variances to monthly financial results as provided by the
supporting Regional Finance Team (RFC).
Provide value-added support to the site HOS process, including delegated attendance at
all daily Tier 3 meetings as required.
To assist in the annual standard cost revision exercise, inventory-re-valuation and
standard maintenance.
To review and interpret analyses of overhead burden, production settlement, purchase
price and scrap variances as prepared by the supporting Regional Finance Team
(RFC).
To provide relevant information necessary to support the site SIOP process.
To present functional cost information as prepared by the supporting Regional Finance
Team (RFC).
To implement an operating system that ties and links this information with Yeovil
ISC business routines including the site cost council.
To work with the Yeovil ISC Finance Lead to establish an efficient and robust working
operating system with the relevant Regional Finance Team (RFC).
The successful Applicant should have/be able to:-
Proven experience and financial skills in analysis, planning, forecasting and accounting.
Strong communication skills covering both document preparation and verbal presentation.
Excellent analytical skills.
Results oriented and a self starter. Assume ownership and provide staff leadership as well
as being able to work independently with a remote supervision structure.
Build effective working relationships across business functions, both locally and
regionally.
Experience:-
Professional accounting qualification preferred
Relevant accounting / finance experience
Proven managerial experience
Excellent MS Office and other relevant system skills.
Knowledge of SAP System (Desired)
Other Experience/Attributes/Skills Required:-
Adherence to Company Processes & Procedures
Working in a Customer-focused environment and achieving targets
The Applicant should be able to display essential skills in the adherence to Health &
Safety standards at all times, teamwork, flexibility and the ability to use initiative
Continuous Improvement
Any further training requirements will be provided:- PC skills (incl. Company Operating
Systems), Manual Handling, 5S, HOS Principles and general Health & Safety
If you have the desired skills and experience and wish to be considered then please apply or call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996....Read more...
The Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship is a 5 year scheme that will expose you to different areas in the business across three world-class programmes, offering real life project controls experience that facilitates your learning and development.
As a Project Controls apprentice you will work towards ensuring that our submarine programmes deliver successfully and safely to time, cost and quality. As a Project Controller, you will have a keen eye for detail and will be responsible for critically analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information in order to make recommendations to the project team to help drive and control the project.
Projects don't come more challenging, pioneering, and critical than ours. Controlling key aspects of a project is a critical element of how we manage our business and projects.
Our Project Controls apprentices are offered placements that enable you to be fully immersed in roles across our Project Controls community to gain a significant understanding and application of project controls and building your knowledge and skills in aspects such as:
Risk – Developing an understanding of the principles of risk management, including the considerations needed for mitigating risk, considering project risks and opportunities when integrating into cost and planning processes, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and leading risk reviews.
Estimating – Developing an understanding of the estimation process, preparing estimating frameworks and using this information to estimate project needs and requirements, as well as using an evidence based approach to estimating for estimate assurance, cost and risk analysis, uncertainties and contingencies.
Planning and Scheduling – Developing an understanding of planning and scheduling techniques, preparing and scheduling frameworks to enable recommendations on milestones and engineering schedules to be made, as well as using an evidence based approach to create credible, achievable control schedules, including assurance, risk analysis, assumptions and probabilities.
Data Modelling and Forecasting – Developing an understanding of both modelling and statistical analysis techniques in order to identify variations from the baseline, whilst assessing their impacts on the project and making informed recommendations to the influence the project.
Communications and Stakeholders skills – Communicate improvements to project delivery by challenging key stakeholders.Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Digital Technology and Solutions Degree Apprentice you will experience, learn and develop key skills to help you manage complex projects across the Submarines business whilst also being involved in an exciting period of change and development in the Technology Enablement Function.
Our Technology Enablement strategic priorities are:
Digital - Refreshing & rationalising our tools in office and operations
Data - Leveraging insights with a clear approach, methodology and capability
Cyber - Driving out complexity, cost and reducing our attack surface
People - Enable our people to utilise advancements & empower them to succeed in the 'digital future'
The DT&S Degree Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to specialise in one of 5 key areas:
Software Engineer - analyse, design, code, build, test and implement software and support
IT Consultant - bridging the gap between users and technology - driving forward future change
Business Analyst - bridging the gap between technology and business - defining business requirements
Cyber Security Analyst - define, implement and maintain security products and systems
Data Analyst - collect, organise and study data to provide new business insights
All of these roles are at the forefront of driving new technology and ideas through the business unit. We will support you in identifying what areas of Technology Enablement interest you and which skillsets you have a particular talent for, allowing you to identify what to specialise in from the above list. Over the duration of the scheme you will gain exposure to different areas of the business unit, working on a variety of projects through various placements across different platforms and at different stages of the project lifecycle.
In these work based placements there will be a strong emphasis on the key knowledge, skills and behaviours set out by the academic standard as well as our own business standards and competencies. These will be incorporated into placement objectives that will be reviewed continuously throughout the scheme with support from a Placement Manager, the Technology Enablement Function and our Early Careers team.Training:Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Support Engineer Apprentice you would be looking at everything that is involved in this, from identifying what maintenance could be required, to the tools and spares needed to carry out the maintenance and understanding the reliability and availability of the equipment on-board.
The role of Support Engineer Apprentice within BAE Systems involves the application of engineering and logistic principles to develop solutions to support the Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA Class of Submarines and their operations. Problem-solving skills would be beneficial to the role as well as a desire to understand how engineering systems and components work and can be broken down into their repairable parts.
As a Support Engineer Apprentice, the role will involve developing & applying your understanding of a range of Supportability Engineering Integrated Product Support (IPS) processes, tools, systems and techniques. Undertaking a range of different engineering activities aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician – Technical Support apprenticeship standard while rotating around the different teams on the floorplate to develop into a well-rounded Support Engineer. On this three and a half year Apprenticeship you’ll acquire the necessary skills to ensure that the equipment that we design and support can be operated and maintained safely, effectively and efficiently. Please note that this apprenticeship is predominantly office-based.
During the duration of the apprenticeship, the main duties undertaken will involve;
Conduct Design for Support – Ensuring what is designed can be supported.
Conduct Availability and Reliability analysis – Using modelling tools and techniques to assess the reliability and availability of equipment’s and systems.
Conduct Reliability Centred Maintenance – Using approved industry toolsets to assess what might break and what needs maintenance and when.
Create Initial Support Packages – Ensuring that the right Spares & Tools are in the right locations, at the right time, in the right condition and with the correct quantities.
Production of digital technical information that is complete, coherent and consistent – Supporting operations, maintenance, diagnosis, repair and disposal or equipment through-life.
Configuration Management of data and products - Understanding what you have and in what condition.
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business, there is a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area.
Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data. Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule.
Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses.
Plan and prepare sequence for the machining activities. Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and materials are used. This applies to conventional complex or CNC complex machining tasks.
Set up, operate, or adjust conventional machines or set up, prove and validate CNC machining equipment settings and programs for the machine tool being used.
Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes. For example, internal or external thread cutting, slots and pockets, internal or external under cutting. Also profile forms, tapered and eccentric diameters, bored holes, and tee slots.
Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or program and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements.
Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines.
Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits.
Maintain and restore the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate. Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work.
Keep stakeholders for example, customers, colleagues and line managers informed about machining work.
Perform scheduled daily inspection and machine shut down or safe isolation.
Support continuous improvement activity to address business problems.
Training:Over a 42 month period you will be working at company for four days a week and then 1 day a week you will be in attendance at Sandwell college. Training Outcome:A full time role. Employer Description:J.Marklew Engineering Ltd are an established, Bureau Veritas ISO 9001:2008, sub contract engineering company, specialising in breakdown and repairs for the manufacturing industry. With hands on management input and support the company continues to be small enough to care but large enough to meet the demands of our customer's.
Our supply base consists of services to the hot and cold rolling mills, steel processing manufacturers, other various sectors i.e. lifting, aerospace, mining, food, water, and automotive to name a few.
We offer a full range of in-house machining see our capacity page) with a 2 tonne crane capacity.
We also offer other services, such as heat treatment, grinding (all types), gear cutting, honing, metal spraying, hard chroming, welding and fabrication.
Whether it is full supply, machining of free issue or maintenance or repair work, we offer a first class service.Working Hours :Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30 , Friday 8am to 3:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Years 1 and 2:
During your first year you will spend time at college completing a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the foundation qualification of your apprenticeship.
Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your rotational placements within some of the following departments:
Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and other engineering support functions.
During your second year you will attend college on a day release basis to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge qualification of your apprenticeship and continue with your rotational placements.
Years 3 and 4:
In your 3rd year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your engineering skills. Your 3rd year will also see you through the workplace portfolio phase of your level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the competence qualification of your apprenticeship. For your final year you will specialise in your chosen area, based on your experience throughout your rotational placements you will also complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457).
During your apprenticeship, you will:
Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a technician is by being part of an integrated Project Team
Develop practical skills in engineering and understanding key processes and technologies
Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities
Training:Based at Bedford College, this four-year apprenticeship provides a wealth of hands-on learning and development opportunities including a BTEC Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering along with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician.
Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability and develop your academic and practical understanding of the engineering design lifecycle by deploying the methods of designing electrical and mechanical systems.
You will undertake a series of three-month placements - covering Mechanical, Electronic, Systems, Software and Quality Engineer - that will train you in the design and development of industry-leading radar and laser systems. Other placements will be laboratory-based, testing and developing cutting-edge PCB assemblies.Training Outcome:This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.Employer Description:Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, 37 hours per week with some time in college. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail....Read more...
Advanced Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for the overhaul and manufacture of components and assemblies found within our complex radar and underwater military products.
Manufacturing Technicians will typically have mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, bias and operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of project being undertaken. To produce or re-furbish the components found in our underwater military products, Manufacturing Technicians will interpret drawings/specifications to plan their work, for example, ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification.
Manufacturing Technicians are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge.
During this four-year apprenticeship, the Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice will develop a detailed understanding of manufacturing and assembly techniques, to include but not limited to electrical wiring, mechanical fitting, Printed Circuit Board rework and Microelectronics processing. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be able to perform complex assembly/disassembly or modification tasks to industry standards such as IPC and ANSI-J on electronic or mechanical components, subassemblies and systems – encompassing new build, repairs, and prototype products.
The Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship has a typical duration of 48 months, the first year of which is spent in our Skills Development Centre located in Portsmouth Naval Base. During the first 12 months of your programme, you will undertake a range of practical engineering activities that are supported by our dedicated Engineering Skills Coaches.
On successful completion of your initial engineering training, you will transition to your manufacturing areas at Broad Oak, Hilsea, Portsmouth, where you will continue to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will gain valuable experience working on military products, which will culminate in you completing your End Point Assessment.
The Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, and you will be trusted to work both independently and as part of a team. On completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that you undertake and will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas to improve business processes.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The role of a Business Administration Apprentice within BAE Systems Submarines involves a wide range of activities that support the efficient running of the many departments throughout the business.
This can include:
Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure the smooth running of the department. Processing documents and information received from a range of sources and managing the data within company systems
Collating and extracting data and producing routine reports, schedules, summaries and letters for internal circulation or for customers and suppliers. Identifying and undertaking initial investigation into discrepancies and shortages relating to products or services, this could involve statistical information, document control or physical stock control
Dealing with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers and exchange information in order to clarify a situation, e.g. placing orders, arranging appointments, deliveries, etc. Obtaining and verifying data including carrying out checks and obtaining authorisation for finalising documents
Maintenance and storage of technical documentation, keeping filing systems up to date to ensure traceability so that information can be readily retrieved
Having a clear understanding of Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) requirements within the workplace and proactively facilitate any health and safety actions in support of a compliant office environment
The role will also encompass the processing, manipulation and maintenance of technical documentation to ensure swift and accurate traceability using the relevant document management systems
The role will involve four placements working in a variety of different functions across our major programmes. Developing skills such as:
Planning & Organisation - The ability to plan and organise multiple tasks in defined timescales and effectively manage changes to plans
Creative problem solving - Ability to understand what is happening in our environment, identify problems or issues and searching for original solutions that go beyond conventional thinking to ensure you achieve the desired outcome
IT Literacy - Knowledge and ability to utilise computers and related technology efficiently to maximise performance in your role. Appropriately and effectively use IT tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information i.e. Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Training:Business Administrator Level 3.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities - whether you decide to stay in the UK or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As an NDE Apprentice, you'll be at the forefront of submarine construction, joining a dynamic team of skilled professionals who work across every stage of a submarine's build – from the initial framework to the final launch. You will dive into the heart of the action, getting hands-on with key structural and piping activities, while mastering cutting-edge inspection methods that keep these vessels safe and ready for the Royal Navy.
From day one, you'll be learning directly from some of the best in the business – our team of 87 industry-certified inspectors, who will be with you every step of the way, providing on-the-job training and mentoring. This is your chance to gain world-class qualifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at PCN Level 2. You'll be trained in essential methods like Magnetic Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) through a mix of hands-on experience and specialist training at external facilities.
This apprenticeship is about more than just technical skills – it's about building a career. With approximately 60% of your time spent on practical, hands-on inspections and the remaining 40% on desk-based tasks like data management and reporting, you'll develop a versatile skill set that is in high demand. This balance ensures continuous learning and growth, giving you the tools to excel in a variety of environments.
And the opportunities don't stop! The qualifications and experience you gain through this apprenticeship open doors to a world of possibilities. With the foundation you build here, there is even the opportunity to pursue further education, such as an NDT Foundation Degree, enhancing your knowledge and opening even more doors in this dynamic field. Non-Destructive Examination is a globally recognized field, meaning your skills will be valued not just in the UK, but around the world.
Join us and become part of a legacy that’s critical to engineering excellence and safety in one of the most challenging environments. With us, you'll play a key role in identifying flaws and rectifying defects, ensuring that every submarine we produce is fit for purpose and ready for its mission.
Start your career with us – a world of opportunity awaits in the NDE industry. Be part of something bigger, where your skills and dedication can make a real impact, not just locally, but globally. Make the invisible, visible. Your journey begins here!Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Whether designing, building, operating, managing, or maintaining vital equipment, one thing is certain – procurement and supply chain management lies at the heart of our operations and plays a pivotal role in our business success
From day one we will assign you a mentor who understands your business area and can guide you through your development programme. With support from your line manager and our Early Careers team, you'll get opportunities to work on interesting projects, meet key stakeholders, and deliver outputs that make a real difference
Rotating through our materials, logistics, category management and contract functions, you'll develop a broad range of skills in:
Strategic sourcing and procurement
Supplier relationship management
Inventory and warehouse management
Transportation logistics
Contract development and monitoring
Financial tracking and reporting
On each placement, you’ll interact with multiple teams and develop an understanding of how the Procurement and Supply Chain function operates at Babcock. Your days will be varied as you carry out a range of responsibilities from placing purchase orders with suppliers, to managing supplier order books and sending requests for quotations. Everything you do will help the business and our customers deliver essential products and services around the world.
This is an amazing opportunity to work on real projects to equip the Royal Navy fleet and play an integral role in creating a safe and secure world. With mentoring and on-the-job training, the vast knowledge you’ll build from these experiences will equip you with some of the most in-demand skills right now
Training:You'll study towards obtaining a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
This comprehensive programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of procurement and supply chain management.Training Outcome:It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face-to-face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shifts tbc.Skills: Organisation skills,Logical,Initiative....Read more...
Join our exciting 3.5-year Higher Level Engineering Apprenticeship programme, where you'll specialise in one of three distinct trades: Mechanical, Electrical, or Naval Architecture.
No matter the trade route you take, you'll be gathering, analysing and interpreting information and data to make impactful decisions and solve real-world problems.
You’ll be responsible for creating or updating technical documentation, reports, or specifications that include information on quality, reliability, production schedules, costing, and more. This could include setting out how a product must be designed, manufactured, tested, modified, maintained, stored, transported, commissioned, or decommissioned.
Along the way, you’ll gain skills that will set you up for the future which may include:
Data analysis and interpretation – Extracting, analysing, and interpreting engineering and manufacturing data to draw accurate conclusions and make informed decisions. Project Management - Utilising project management tools for effective decision-making and risk assessment.Problem-solving - Applying problem-solving techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and more, to identify root causes and enhance quality.Lean tools and techniques - Utilising lean tools and techniques such as Six Sigma and 8 Wastes to drive efficiency and minimise waste.Computer-based software system/packages – Utilising Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics, and Databases.Documentation control - Ensuring compliance with quality standards through proper documentation and processes. Financial planning – Undertaking financial planning, recording, and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control and cost forecasting. Communication and stakeholder management - Communicating findings through various media, including presentations and reports.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll have the chance to work at various locations on our site, gaining valuable insights into all our operations.
It's a dynamic work environment, where every day brings new opportunities. From conducting external supplier inspections to driving efficiencies on our production shop floor, or even overseeing internal and external audits – your day will be filled with meaningful contributions.
Training:In the first year, you'll spend your time at college, followed by one day per week in the second and third years, with the remaining four days onsite. The fourth year will be dedicated to onsite training.
During your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to earn a HNC in Engineering. After successfully completing the apprenticeship End Point Assessment, you'll receive a nationally recognised certificate as a Level 4 Engineering Maintenance Technician.Training Outcome:
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative....Read more...
At Babcock, defence logistics is more than just moving goods - it's about ensuring that our servicemen and women have what they need, when they need it, wherever they are in the world. As an LGV Driver Apprentice at Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will play a key role in this mission, learning how to safely deliver loads on time and provide reliable passenger transport services for both Babcock and our Royal Navy customers. Whether moving critical supplies or transporting people, your role will be vital in keeping operations running smoothly.
Safety is at the core of our logistics operations. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to maintain the integrity of your load and vehicle by performing essential vehicle checks, applying safe load restraint procedures, and practicing fuel-efficient driving. You will also gain a thorough understanding of workplace health and safety regulations, the highway code, traffic legislation, and working time directive laws.
As an LGV Driver, you will interact with a wide range of people daily, including transport planners, transport managers, fellow drivers, and customers. You will master the art of providing excellent customer service, using effective communication techniques and problem-solving skills to ensure a high-quality service, even when challenges arise.
Training:
You will train to achieve the Level 2 LGV Driver apprenticeship standard.
Your training will be divided between in-person sessions at our training provider’s premises in Marsh Barton, Exeter, and onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard (travel costs to Exeter will be covered by Babcock).
After the initial 13-month training period, you will enter the End Point Assessment (EPA) phase for the final three months of the programme. This phase will include a practical driving assessment, a multiple-choice test, and an interview to demonstrate your skills and competence.
As part of your training, you will obtain both the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and the Category C+E licence, which are legal requirements for driving LGVs professionally.
Training Outcome:
By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be ready to take on the role of Transport Operative within our Transport Department at Devonport Royal Dockyard, with a competitive salary of £30,000.
As you progress, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and potentially advance to a Senior Transport Operative role. Additionally, you may have the option to obtain your Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence, expanding your career opportunities across various roles and functions.
We work closely with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide all members of our Logistics team with the chance to enhance their professional skills as they advance in their careers. With a wide range of training programmes, leadership development opportunities, and career progression paths, your potential is limitless.Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Initiative,Full, clean driving licence....Read more...
Getting things to happen how they should, when they should, safely and within budget is both a science and an art. On this programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done. As a Project Management Degree Apprentice, you will become an integral part of our Project Management and Project Controls Discipline, working on a diverse range of projects where your contributions can make a significant impact.
You’ll be delivering benefits to our customers while always keeping time, cost, quality and risk in mind. Your typical daily activities will include:
Preparing planning schedules and activities for review
Defining work packages
Reconciling and analysing data into useful information
Developing communication plans
Producing reports on delivery, cost and quality
Collaborating with your teams to solve real world problems
Budgeting and resource management
Engaging with customers to provide updates Over the course of your 4-year programme, you will undertake 6 placements, giving you the opportunity to experience different areas of the business. This will help you develop in-depth knowledge of project management and give you a strong start in your career. Your placements may also include Project Controls, Project Planning, Risk Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, In-Service Support, and Operations, among many other opportunities.
Training:You’ll attend the University Centre Weston weekly, working towards your qualifications. You will study to obtain the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from the Association for Project Management (APM) and a BSc in Project Management from the University of the West of England.
To complement your studies, you will also participate in various in-house training courses. These courses will not only enhance your technical skills but also focus on developing essential soft skills, helping you to develop personal and teamwork capabilities that are vital for your career in project management.
You will be provided with a mentor, for day one of your apprenticeship, who alongside your line manager and project managers, will support you with your long-term development and offer guidance in your education and training.Training Outcome:By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-prepared to take on a variety of roles within the project management field. Opportunities available to you may include positions such as Assistant Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Planner, Risk Specialist, Change Control Specialist, Cost Specialist, and Estimator.
You will have the chance to work across diverse areas, including Business Growth, Project Delivery, the Project Management Office, and Production Management, among others.
Your experiences will be broad and varied, allowing you to engage in projects that span from the depths of the ocean to the vastness of outer space, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in your future career.Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Shifts tbc.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills....Read more...
Ensure precision in weighing raw materials to meet exact product specifications
Get hands-on with concrete mixing and mould preparation, contributing directly to our quality production
Set up, test and fine-tune laboratory equipment to keep everything running smoothly and accurately
Conduct essential lab work to uphold top-quality standards and product compliance
Record and analyse experimental trials, creating insightful reports that drive improvements
Keep the workspace organised and efficient, optimising every inch of space
Build connections with our technical team in the USA, staying in close contact for R&D and quality updates
Follow up top quality standards and processes to support a safe, compliant and productive environment
Training:Over 33 months, you will develop your knowledge and skills in your chosen field to become a leader pushing development, knowledge generation and innovation.
You will be provided with 6 hours per week by your employer to conduct learning and training during working hours. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments.
You’ll be trained by a team of expert tutors from Tiro as well as an experienced workplace mentor at Resco who, together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career. Training Outcome:There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Resco. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship. Through practical ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. You can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors! This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in Materials, with the added opportunity to become a registered Technician (RSci Tech) and paves the way for further professional development into management positions such as more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions. Employer Description:With a legacy spanning over 75 years, Resco Products has evolved into a powerhouse with 11 facilities across North America and the UK. This infrastructure enables us to provide swift and efficient service to our valued customers, setting new standards in the refractory industry.
As an industry frontrunner, Resco excels in creating advanced refractory solutions that not only reduce downtime, but also amplify productivity, cementing our role as a product leader.
Our unwavering commitment to detail is a cornerstone. Every product undergoes meticulous inspections throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring top-tier quality. Our team of industry experts intimately understands your challenges, enabling us to tailor solutions that perfectly align with your goals.
Bolstered by an innovative engineering department, Resco defies convention. We offer detailed schematics and immersive 3D models that vividly underscore the Resco advantage, moving beyond onesize-fits-all solutions.
We are now looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our Technical Team as a Level 6 Materials Laboratory Technician Apprentice.Working Hours :Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4.30pm
- Friday, 6am – 1.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, you will specialise in one of a broad range of disciplines. Engineers are responsible for exciting and varied work such as:
• Development & qualification of submarine structures, systems and equipment.• Writing technical specifications• Design and test activities• Detailed requirements planning and performance analysis• Generation of test procedures and reviewing of evidence
For 2025, the following engineering disciplines are available.
Structural - As a Structural engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the vessel integrity at all limits as well as making sure that the vessel can safely accommodate its crew, cargo and armament and arrive home safely. This involves various key responsibilities such as conducting linear and non-linear finite element analysis to evaluate the structural integrity of the submarines, assessing hydrostatic collapse strength, and designing secondary structures.
Mechanical - In the Mechanical domain you will be part of one of the largest teams of mechanical discipline engineers, which also covers propulsion system, with a variety of areas to get involved in. They cover mechanical systems across the entire product life-cycle.
Research & Technology - In the Technology Management team you would be part of a team of multi-disciplined personnel, responsible for authoring the Submarines Technology Strategy, developing technology roadmaps and planning to realise that strategy, and managing the portfolio management of the R&D projects that deliver those roadmaps.
Materials - In the Materials Technology Team you would become part of a dedicated group of expert metallurgists, welding engineers, and non-metallic material specialists with extensive qualifications and experience. Operating within the materials technology centre, this team establishes material strategies and policies that govern all submarine-related activities while addressing materials challenges across various programs and related business sectors.
Systems - Submarines are intricate systems, posing significant challenges in their design, construction, testing, maintenance, and support. In order to protect the nation, you will be part of a team that aims to tackle these difficulties head on. Systems Engineers play a vital role by dissecting projects into manageable components, facilitating comprehension and implementation at all levels. By investing time upfront to grasp the project's intricacies and requirements, Systems Engineers utilise diverse methodologies and models to foster a shared understanding and successful project execution.
PMS C&I / AVC / SIF / ICPDS - The field of Electrical Engineering encompasses two distinct areas: Internal Communications and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS) and Control and Instrumentation (C&I). In the realm of ICPDS, you will focus on resolving technical challenges related to wire-free communications, digital/IP telephony, POTS, visual surveillance, distributed media systems, broadcast audio, and fibre optics.
Human Factors - The Human Systems Integration Cluster deliver a unique capability comprising of three specialisms: Human Factors, Operability (provision of Submarine Operational Experience) and Training. Your role within this cluster is crucial in ensuring the safety, operability, and habitability of products, systems, processes, environments, and facilities.
PNED - In the Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED) you would be responsible for ensuring the nuclear reactor is safely designed, built and tested, providing the power the submarine needs to protect the nation.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
