V03137 - Intermediate Apprentice Lifting Ancillaries

During your apprenticeship you will complete practical training in a real working environment and will gain underpinning knowledge through classroom activities in our Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge. On the job you will work in one of our heavy industrial manufacturing operational facilities with qualified slingers and crane operators applying the skills and knowledge gained in the Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Your regular duties will include;

Carrying out pre-use checks on all lifting equipment and accessories to be used ensuring they are serviceable & appropriate for the lifting & moving task Identify & recording of damaged equipment Ensuring the heavy and bulky lifting equipment and accessories are collected from stores and are available at the lifting location which may be up several scaffold levels - possibly many times per shift Safely using all lifting equipment & lifting accessories in accordance with your training, the lift plan and manufacturer's guidance Using mathematical formula and the application of angle and mode factors to establish the weight and centre of gravity of the load and correct slinging methods  Positioning of moving & lifting equipment and loads using portable lifting equipment and / or cranes Moving loads ranging in weight from a few kilograms to large submarine sections weighing hundreds of tonnes in large manufacturing facilities or within the closed restricted space of the submarine

During your apprenticeship, all the duties will be under the supervision of experienced slingers and crane operators. You will gain experience working safely in accordance with operational requirements and associated Safe Systems of Work. Teamwork and communication skills are essential in these roles as working with other trade groups will be required.

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