BAE Systems is set to recruit a record number of apprentices across the UK, with over 340 being sought in Barrow.

309 advanced apprentice roles and 39 higher apprentice roles are needed at the BAE Systems submarine design and manufacturing site in Barrow.

Across the whole company 142 higher and degree level apprentices as part of a wider recruitment of more than 680 apprentices in 2016, meaning that Barrow will take on 50 per cent of BAE Systems’ new apprentices.

Apprentices in Barrow will be delivering the remaining Astute class attack submarines and developing and building the new 'Successor' submarines.

Group managing director of programmes and support at BAE Systems, Nigel Whitehead, said that the company was proud of its achievements recruiting apprentices and developing skills for the sector.

Mr Whitehead said: “BAE Systems is a company with great ambitions and nurturing a high calibre workforce is vital to our future.

“We take great pride in the record number of higher level apprenticeships on offer this year and the exciting introduction of master level degrees for our existing employees.

“BAE Systems remains committed to developing the skills needed in our sector and our apprentices enjoy not only high quality training but real hands-on experience developing, building and supporting the cutting-edge products that will safeguard our national security in years to come.”

The BAE Systems’ apprenticeship scheme is open for applications until the end of February 2016 and successful candidates will join the Company’s three to five year training programmes working towards designing, building and supporting some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions.

BAE Systems invests more than £80m in education and skills annually and is committed to offering high quality training programmes.

Applications for the majority of apprentice opportunities can be made until 29th February 2016. For more details of BAE Systems’ apprentice vacancies visit the website .