Job Description
DescriptionJob Title : Advanced Welder Apprentice (Weapon Systems UK)Location: SheffieldSalary: Starting from £14,527 – £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration.What you’ll be doing:As a Welding Apprentice you will be involved in using skilled techniques to make high strength joints, you will use two or more welding processes to join several different metals. You will be required to meet the level of quality and inspection required in safety critical work. The role may include;Using skilled techniques to make high strength joints on the main structures of our productsDeveloping key competencies to a high level of quality, the work you carry out in your role is inspection required, as it is safety critical workMay include a range of tasks from pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding and flux core arc welding; these types of finishes are subjected to rigorous inspection and testingBenefits: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 Weapon Systems Team: As part of the Platforms & Services sector, Weapon Systems designs, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability.
We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.Qualification requirements5 GCSEs at grade 9-3 / A*-E (or equivalent) which must include Maths & EnglishStart date:14/09/2026