BAE Systems jobs: Defence giant to hire almost 1,700 apprentices and graduates - with many in Yorkshire

The creation of more than 900 apprentice and 750 graduate and undergraduate roles is the biggest intake of its kind the company has ever offered in a single year.

Most of the roles will be based in the north of England, with the firm having a factory at Brough in East Yorkshire as well as a base at Humberside Airport.

Chief executive Charles Woodburn said: “Creating high quality employment opportunities for young people across the country ensures we retain the critical capabilities we need to sustain our business for the long-term, while also helping to drive growth across the UK’s regional economies.

“Early careers employees are the foundation of our future and the diversity of skills and experience they bring enables us to continue to innovate and deliver the best technology and support to our armed forces.”

Successful candidates will work on technology programmes including Tempest, a future combat air system for the Royal Air Force, as well as the design and build of Dreadnought submarines and Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.

BAE Systems said it invests almost £100m in education and skills in the UK every year.