Overview
Job Title: Associate Skilled Operator
Location: Samlesbury/Warton - Onsite - Shift Work
Salary: £35,021
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
These roles may involve working a shift pattern which could include rotational days, nights and/or weekends. Flexibility is essential for success in this role.
* Associate-skilled activities relating to one of the following:
* Composite structures - includes Ply-Cutting, Lay Up, Curing, De-Bagging, Rout Profiling and Repair
* Activities relating to the safe delivery of materials required by the point of use - i.e. safe manual handling techniques (including Forklift Truck and slinging operations), consolidation of kits for distribution, and delivery/removal of goods or waste items
* Physical transfer and storage of assets as well as all activities necessary to control and protect inventory, including Goods Receiving, Storage, Kitting, Packing, Despatch and regular stock checks
* Non-skilled elements in the manufacture of complex fabricated details, SPFDB assemblies, Pipes and associated bench assemblies
* Non-skilled elements of preparation and protective spraying of complex components major assemblies and aircraft
All of the above will involve the completion of repetitive manufacturing tasks in line with technical information such as engineering drawings, process instructions and specifications.
You will also be expected to perform duties within the areas of responsibility in accordance with current Health and Safety and Environmental Protection legislation, and in compliance with the Quality Management System.
Your skills and experiences
Essential:
* Previous experience relating to the roles being advertised
* Manual dexterity skills and proficient in the use of hand tools
* Understanding of Tool Control, Tool calibration and Foreign Object Debris (F.O.D.) procedures
Desirable:
* Manufacturing build line experience in a neighbouring industry (e.g. Automotive, Maritime, etc.)
* For some roles, warehousing, distribution or logistics experience would be advantageous
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Operations Team
These roles offer a range of employment opportunities with start dates throughout 2025 and 2026.
Would you like to be conducting tasks across a wide range of products including Typhoon, F-35 and FalconWorks? We currently have a number of vacancies for Associate Skilled Operators across our Samlesbury and Warton sites.
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.
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.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 25th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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