Engineering Apprentice

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to come and join our team as an Engineering Apprentice. Our engineering apprenticeship programme in Oakdale, South Wales will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fields of general engineering. Acting in partnership with a local training provider, Newport & District Group Training Association (NDGTA), we have developed a four-year programme where you will work towards: NVQ (Level 3) and BTEC HNC Electrical/Electronic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, integrity, professionalism, flexibility and commitment.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and an interest in engineering within the defence industry
• Demonstrate skills in problem solving and being innovative.
• Be committed to learning and developing their skills
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4 in English and Maths. Additional STEM-related subjects are also beneficial.
• You must also be able to attend Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA) centre and our site in Oakdale to undertake the apprenticeship.

Additional Information

The starting salary for these roles is £18,000 with yearly review during the course over the apprenticeship.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

How to Apply

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