BAE Systems launches major recruitment drive to support business growth. Find out more at the recruitment event.
BAE Systems has recently been awarded an exciting portfolio of work, providing a number of new job opportunities at its Portsmouth and Isle of Wight sites.
As a result, the company is holding a recruitment event on 18 May 2023 to discuss the roles in more detail; many of which are available for an immediate start.
BAE Systems delivers support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy surface fleet. This includes upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and combat systems training. The company’s highly qualified workforce also develops and supports the Royal Navy’s complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.
While experience in the maritime sector would be advantageous, Head of Capability and Resourcing, Paul Scantlebury, says: “We’re looking for candidates with the necessary skills and experience gained in any industry, who can join others at BAE Systems making a valuable contribution to our business, and helping to protect those who serve to protect us”
About the roles
BAE Systems is recruiting for roles across a number of skills, including plater fabricators, ship services technicians (wardens and safety engineers), mechanical fitters, slingers, joiners, welders, supply chain professionals, engineering design including electrical, mechanic and hardware, software systems engineering and project engineering managers, project managers and finance, commercial and procurement professionals.
Ideal candidates
You will be a time-served tradesperson or experienced professional with relevant qualifications and transferrable skills. You will be available to start quickly, as soon as background and security checks are made.
By joining BAE Systems you will help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, the company prides itself on employing the best professionals around and offers significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow.
Employees are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the status quo, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business.
About the event
Candidates should pre-register their attendance by visiting: www.baesystems.com/en/event/portsmouth-recruitment-event. They must bring along photo ID on the day for security purposes and should also bring proof of qualifications, as well as their CV.
Colleagues working in each of the roles will be present to talk to potential candidates about the reality of working for BAE Systems, and hiring specialists will also be on hand. Some job offers may be made on the day, other candidates may be invited for follow-up interviews.
Paul added: “We are extremely proud of the work we do here at BAE Systems and are keen to recruit the finest talent from Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the surrounding areas. We look forward to a huge turnout at the event.”
Where and when
The recruitment event takes place on Thursday, May 18, from 3-7pm, at Actions Stations, within the Historic Dockyard, 19 College Road, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ.