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THERE is just over two weeks left to apply for one of more than 300 apprenticeship positions at BAE Systems Submarines’ site in Barrow in this recruitment window.
With around 10,000 people employed there, the company offers some of the very best careers in Cumbria, building submarines for the UK Royal Navy. Applications for this year’s intake are open until February 28.
This year there are 224 post GCSE roles (intermediate and advanced) available in careers such as pipe fabricator, mechanical machinist, driller and steelworker.
For those with A Levels or equivalent (higher/degree apprenticeships), there are 91 available positions including project management, engineering and supply chain. Visit https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships for full job descriptions.
A world-class learning environment – the Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge – is right there on the Barrow site with all the facilities and expertise to help new starters progress to better qualifications and rewarding careers.
Phil Athersmith, head of early careers delivery, said: “Early careers starters are the future of our business; that’s why we invest in them so heavily.
“The learning environment and the opportunities offered are second to none.
“Our business has Royal Navy contracts stretching past the 2030s so we are always looking for the next generation of shipbuilders who want to live and work in beautiful South Cumbria.”
A key focus for the submarines business is to ensure it attracts and recruits people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
Phil said: “We have some excellent apprentices working in our craft trades and current working practices mean that craft trade roles are open to all.
“Our business prides itself on providing a modern workplace with diversity and inclusion embedded in everything we do.
“I’d certainly encourage people to look at the career opportunities on offer in Barrow, helping to build submarines for our Royal Navy.”
