V05202 - Advanced Apprentice Electrician

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious college in Barrow-in-Furness is offering an Advanced Apprentice Electrician role that involves hands-on training and working with advanced electrical systems on submarines. The apprenticeship lasts for 3 years and 6 months, providing opportunities for growth and skills development while studying towards industry-recognized qualifications. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic record in mathematics and technical subjects.

Benefits

Free higher education

Access to company pension

Annual salary increases

Employee benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English, and Science (grade A*-C or 9-4).
• Ability to work in a naval environment.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test electrical systems aboard submarines.
• Fabricate and fit cable supports and install electrical equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures strictly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Crimping and termination

Electrical installation

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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 as well as 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.

Start date: Monday 21 September 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

• Working 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 the installation of electrical equipment using different types of resilience mounts.
• Crimping and termination are an important part of this role, where attention to detail and the ability to produce defect‑free work are essential.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of electrical systems e.g. 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 working 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, with consideration for 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. Escalate un‑resolved fault issues or problems.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity. 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 and use methods and techniques such as inspection, terminations, connections, fastening, tightening, cleaning and calibration on maritime vessels.
• Apply testing, inspection and diagnostic techniques used in the maritime electrical environment.
• Apply planned, preventative and corrective maintenance techniques on mechanical electrical components, equipment and systems.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, 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. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and 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 for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.

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:

5 GCSE Inc 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.

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

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.

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 is a world of opportunities. whether you decide to stay in the UK or explore an overseas role.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FURNESS COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000045.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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