Quality Technician - Document Controller

Job Title: Quality Technician - Document Controller

Location: Barrow in Furness - full time onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Grade: S2

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description:

This is a key role supporting the organisation to operate consistently, meet assurance expectations, and drive quality-focused performance. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the business, gaining valuable insight into how the organisation operates while building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the company. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Core duties:

• Supporting the governance of the Business Management System (BMS)
• Ensuring core processes, documents and records are controlled, compliant and continuously improved
• Monitoring compliance to standards and regulatory requirements
• Providing oversight of process ownership and maintaining the integrity of document control
• Supporting local Audits and investigations (including Human Factors)
• Maintaining the BMS maintenance records

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance processes
• Experience of document control or audits
• Knowledge of Quality Standards e.g. ISO9001/EN9001
• Confident with Windows and Sharepoint applications

The Business Management System (BMS) Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Management System (BMS) Team, providing administration and support for the BMS across all submarine programmes. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, helping to ensure the effective management and continuous improvement of business processes. The role offers excellent exposure across the business, with opportunities for professional development and skills growth within a supportive team environment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 22nd October 2026