Intermediate Apprentice Marine Painting

Intermediate Apprentice Job Advert 2024

Job title:
Intermediate Apprentice Marine Painting

Locations:
Barrow

Salary:
£14,527- £23,493

What you’ll be doing:
As a painting apprentice you will be working with tools and equipment that are used for the preparation of surfaces to enable specialised coatings to be applied.
As a painter your role could involve abrasive blasting, spray paint application, using state of the art equipment to conduct specialised activities or detailed work to support a final product inspection.

What’s in it for you?

Higher apprenticeships are a great alternative to University, giving you the chance to forge a career where you really belong in engineering, business, or finance. The qualifications you can achieve are equivalent to a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree.

• Supportive, friendly, inclusive culture- a workplace where you can be your authentic self
• Industry-recognised qualifications -all the way to a degree
• Job security- a thriving sector with endless career growth opportunities
• Make a difference– where your contribution will make a positive impact - with our clients, colleagues, and communities
• Great salary, rewards and benefits -generous time off, discounts, green car and cycle to work schemes, share schemes and pension

Entry requirements?

England and Wales

-        Age 16+

3 GCSEs grade A*-E / 9-3 including Maths and English.

Scotland:

-        Applicants will need to be aged 18 years+ by the start date due to the requirements of LOLER Lifting Regulations 1998.

-        2 National 4s which must include English & Maths (excluding Application of Maths). 

Some roles may also require additional qualifications or UCAS points. 

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems apprenticeship?

When you join a BAE Systems apprenticeship, you’ll be joining a workforce of over 110,000 people in around 40 countries – it’s a place where difference is celebrated, ideas are shared and ambitions are fulfilled. You’ll launch, and grow your career in an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to be our best, and make a real difference - protecting those who protect us[SL(1].

Around 94% of apprentices choose to stay on with us after completing their apprenticeship. And, being a global business, there’s a world of opportunities here for you to explore. 

We’re ranked as an “Outstanding” provider by Ofsted, and 2nd in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.

And, being a global business, there’s a world of opportunities here for you to explore. 

Export Control/Security

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.

Start Date:August/September 2026