V03075 - Advanced Apprentice Engineering Technical - Support Engineer

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