V05151 - Intermediate Apprentice Ancillaries

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A vocational training institution in Barrow-in-Furness is offering an Engineering Operative apprenticeship. Over two years, you will perform routine inspections and prepare materials for projects, ensuring safety compliance. The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English. After the apprenticeship, many apprentices continue within the company, which offers a range of career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is a minimum requirement.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are beneficial.
• Candidates must meet entry criteria for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections throughout the shipyard.
• Source materials and equipment for confined space work.
• Prepare materials and tools for various jobs.
• Abide by safety standards and risk assessments.

Skills

Routine inspections

Material sourcing

Safety protocols

Hand tool usage

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (Grade A*-E or 9-3)

Job description

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.

Training Course

Engineering operative (Level 2)

Duration

2 years

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

What you'll do at work

• Working in confined spaces is a key part of the role; you will be expected to carry out routine inspections throughout the shipyard, including making access and egress arrangements.
• Sourcing the appropriate material and equipment when setting up a confined space, e.g. extraction hoses and safety air monitors.
• Responsible for suspending any confined space that doesn't meet requirements.
• Preparing the appropriate consumables, materials, components and calibrated equipment for jobs required across the site.
• Utilising a range of hand tools to manufacture protection required to protect the boat and its assets, including the use of machinery such as sewing machines.
• Abiding by workmanship standards and risk assessments.

Where you'll work

BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow‑in‑Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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.

Requirements

GCSE in maths and English (grade A*‑E or 9‑3). Show if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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 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.

Company benefits

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a comprehensive 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. This includes 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 for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Contact

FURNESS COLLEGE

Reference code: VAC1000350584

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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