Graduate Operations

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Operations

Location: Barrow (Cumbria) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary:  £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus 

Who we are 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
 
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description 

As the largest function within the business, Manufacturing plays a vital role in delivering the product, from manufacture through to integration and testing and commissioning. You will undertake a substantive role, taking ownership of key deliverables and activities from the outset, making a direct contribution to the delivery of complex engineering programmes. With exposure across a broad range of manufacturing activities and business functions, you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your technical and leadership capabilities, and build a strong foundation for future management and leadership opportunities within the organisation.

Core Duties 

• Supporting Senior Build Managers in the construction / build of a particular section / unit of submarine.
• Providing data-driven insights into manufacturing / production.
• Supporting in the production of clear and structured departmental documentation.
• Leading continuous improvement / problem solving to drive efficiencies.
• Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, manage dependencies, and deliver projects safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.
 
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 

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.

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Any STEM subject.