V05202 - Advanced Apprentice Electrician
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world‑class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state‑of‑the‑art vessels.
We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including free higher education, access to the company pension and share‑saving scheme.
Training course: Maritime electrical fitter (level 3)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by gaining hands‑on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Work from planned drawings to install, terminate and test all electrical equipment within a submarine environment.
* Develop competence in the fabrication and fitting of a variety of cable supports, penetrations and installation of electrical equipment using different types of resilience mounts.
* Crimping and termination are important; precision and defect‑free work are essential.
* Opportunity to work on a variety of electrical systems such as lighting, fire detection and communication systems.
* Use a variety of hand tools, specialist components and equipment in nuclear reactors and service electrical testing environments.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
* Obtain, read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings or documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels such as job instructions, circuit diagrams, drawings and quality control documentation.
* Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
* Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
* Use approved processes and procedures for maritime electrical work.
* Carry out maritime electrical quality assurance checks.
* Resolve maritime electrical engineering problems within the limits of your responsibility; escalates unresolved faults or issues.
* Restore the work area on completion of the activity and return any resources and consumables.
* Measure and mark out maritime electrical components.
* Select and use hand and power tools to cut, shape and finish maritime electrical components.
* Install and remove maritime electrical equipment or components, sub‑assemblies or whole systems.
* Apply maritime electrical assembly methods and techniques such as inspection, termination, connections, fastening, tightening, cleaning, and calibration on maritime vessels.
* Apply testing, inspection and diagnostic techniques used in the maritime electrical environment.
* Apply planned, preventive and corrective maintenance techniques on mechanical, electrical components, equipment and systems.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques and devise suggestions for improvement.
* Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Apply team working principles.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Record and enter information (paper‑based or electronic) such as energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, manufacturers’ documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records, and any legal reporting requirements.
* Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards, e.g., segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
In total, at least 20% of your working hours will be spent on training or study.
Requirements
GCSE in: 5 GCSEs – Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*–C or 9–4 or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Other requirements
Please be aware of qualification entry criteria when applying for this role. This is clearly displayed on the advert under the section qualification requirements. To be eligible for the role you must meet these entry requirements.
About this employer
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology‑led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ 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.
Company benefits
In addition to 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.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition, including non‑visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered.
After this apprenticeship
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.
Contact
FURNESS COLLEGE
Reference code: VAC2000000045
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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
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