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BAE Systems boosts apprentice and graduate jobs by more than 40%

Land December 30, 2022

In the UK, BAE Systems is set to hire more than 2,600 new apprentices and graduates in 2023. Representing a 43% increase on this year’s early careers intake, the announcement reinforces the Company’s commitment to invest in the next generation, equipping young people across the UK with the skills they need ...

Scottish apprentices celebrated for support to UK armed forces

Homeland August 12, 2022

The important role apprentices play in driving innovation and keeping the UK safe was recognised during a Ministerial visit to key defence sites in Scotland this week. Visiting Defence Munitions (DM) in Beith – a Defence Equipment & Support facility which employs around 250 people and can produce, test and store ...

BAE Systems to recruit a record 1250 new apprentices and graduates

Air December 30, 2020

BAE Systems are hiring more than 1,250 new trainees into early careers programmes in 2021. More than 850 apprenticeships and 400 graduate roles are available across the UK, the highest number the Company have ever recruited in a single year, despite the ongoing pandemic. Around 75% of apprenticeships and more than 50% of ...

WFEL wins MOD contract to manufacture armoured vehicles

Land February 13, 2020

Specialist manufacturer WFEL has won a £2.3billion contract to produce armoured vehicles for the MOD. WFEL, a subsidy of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, will supply the MOD with armoured vehicles for the Army’s Strike Brigades and aim to source material from UK suppliers. Under the contract, a significant portion of ...