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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.

Engineering operative (Level 2)

2 years

Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FURNESS COLLEGE

Reference code: VAC1000350584

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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