V05203 - Advanced Apprentice Site & Facilities Electrician

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barrow-in-Furness is offering an Advanced Apprentice Site & Facilities Electrician role. The apprenticeship includes on-the-job training with hands-on experience. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science, and be ready to engage with various electrical systems and equipment. This opportunity promises a competitive salary and progression within the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Free higher education

Access to company pension and share saving scheme

Qualifications

• Must have problem-solving skills to handle system faults.
• Attention to detail is essential for compliance with legislation.
• Should be comfortable working with various electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job by engaging in hands-on experience.
• Service electrical equipment across site facilities.
• Operate plant equipment and engage in small machinery work.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science

Tools

PLC controls

CNC machines

Electrical Distribution Low Voltage (LV)

High Voltage (HV)

Job description

V05203 - Advanced Apprentice Site & Facilities 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 Installation and maintenance electrician (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 with system fault diagnostics, where you will need to demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve problems
• Responsible for servicing electrical equipment across site facilities
• You will work to drawings, manufacturing manuals, and schedules to comply with legislation, demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Operate plant equipment, working with Electrical Distribution Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV). Would also include PLC controls, heavy machinery such as CNC machines, lathes and cranes
• Engaging in hands‑on work with small machines, drills, grinders, hand tools, lighting, power supplies along with welding machine validation

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.

Training provider

FURNESS COLLEGE

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

• Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
• Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
• Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
• Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem‑solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
• Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
• Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• 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 are 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 VAC2000000098.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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