Mechanical Technician Trainee

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician Trainee

Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite

Salary: Circa £28,000 depending on experience

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.

What you’ll be doing:

Prepare, modify, and check drawing sets and parts lists for the manufacturing control of products, working under the supervision of Drawing Office team leadership. Apply draughting standards, tools, and methods to deliver an accurate and timely service to customers. Produce drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 and BS 8888 standards, ensuring compliance with industry requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of engineering manufacturing processes and capabilities when creating and modifying models and drawings to departmental standards. Use in-house data management tools such as Teamcenter and follow the change management control process. Check the work of other Mechanical Technicians and support Drawing Office technicians with additional tasks and activities as required.

Core duties:

• Some experience in product design (even at hobby level) – Full training will be provided
• STEM related qualification at A Level / HNC
• IT Proficient (Outlook, Word etc.)

The Mechanical Engineering Team:

As a Mechanical Technician Trainee, you will work with other technicians and support design engineers, to understand the design detail in order to deliver technical drawings, documentation, and change control. Working to a high level of accuracy and quality, using industry standards, in accordance to schedule and budget constraints.

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.

Closing Date: 30th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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