Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Higher Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprentice

Location:

Samlesbury and Warton

Salary:
Starting from £18,018 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. Gaining training in practical and theory-based engineering; learn electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, machining, carbon fibre and Computer Aided Design.

You will then also complete placements in Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure and Estates covering:

• Safe systems of working
• A technical contribution to the design, development, test, integration and support of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
• Techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems

Your qualification will be taught with our in‑house college at the Academy of Skills & Knowledge.

• Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
• Level 4 HNC in General Engineering
• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

You will also be encouraged to become accredited to a professional institution such as the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management (IWFM) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). On completion you will be assessed against the competency requirements for a Manufacturing Technician (Man Tech).

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 – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first three months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.)

that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9–4/A C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical subject, AND 1 of the following:

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject
• OR an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM‑related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)

Start date:

05/10/2026