2026 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice – Templecombe

Best Apprenticeships; Bath, Templecombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Bath is offering an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence equipment. This role involves hands-on experience in CAD design, working on various military applications, and the flexibility to shape your apprenticeship around your interests. Key responsibilities include creating detailed manufacturing drawings and prototyping. Ideal candidates are eager to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. This position is perfect for those interested in a career in defence technology.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in CAD design and development.
• Understanding of electronics packaging and military platform installation.
• Knowledge of stress, shock, and vibration design principles.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job with hands-on experience in various CAD design tasks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Conduct environmental testing and product qualification.

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work on state-of-the-art defence equipment and develop systems for the MoD and a wide range of export customers around the world. This position will challenge your skills, and you will have the flexibility to mould the role to suit your strengths and career development interests.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

CAD design and development including:

• Packaging of electronics and associated cabling
• Designing for military platform installation
• Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model
• Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings
• Understanding and designing for the effects of stress, shock and vibration
• Environmental testing and product qualification
• Design for manufacture for mechanical designsBuilding prototypes for test and development