V05070 - Advanced Apprentice Mechanical Fitting

Working from engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to undertake the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and removal of mechanical and fluid power equipment on ships and submarines involved in defence and commercial shipping. This can include propulsion machinery, weapons, and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning and power generation) Gaining knowledge and expertise in the use of common and specialist machine and hand tools, and the use of a variety of measuring and diagnostic equipment and processes to ensure individual components and assemblies meet the required specification

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 :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working


  • Location: BAE Systems The Old Iron Foundry, PP204 The Parade, HM Naval Base PO1 3NB
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
  • Posted: 03-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk