Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice - Salisbury

Rockford Components Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every 4th Friday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests and flu vaccines

Company pension scheme

Job summary

AQ Wiring Systems Rockford in Salisbury offers a fully funded Level 6 Electromechanical Engineering Degree through a five-year apprenticeship. The programme combines practical on-site training with academic study, starting September 2027, with four weeks per year on site at the university.

No prior engineering experience is required and the role begins immediately. Applicants should have 3 A Levels including Mathematics, GCSEs in English and Maths, and demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 A Levels at grade B or above (or equivalent) including Mathematics; maths test to A level standard
• GCSE grade 4-9 in English and Mathematics
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Generate production manufacturing data from customer drawings
• Collaborate with suppliers to find technical solutions
• Analyse operational issues to improve design for manufacture and assembly
• Demonstrate manufacturing process delivers on costs, quality and cycle times
• Design products from customer requirements
• Manage electro/mechanical system designs from concept to detail on time and within budget
• Set test requirements for products
• Present concepts and solutions to customers (including MOD)

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

A Levels (incl. Mathematics)

GCSE English and Mathematics

Level 3 apprenticeship / relevant industry experience

Job description

Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice - Salisbury

• Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Salary: National Minimum/Living Wage (age dependent), with progression and salary increases linked to experience and development.
• Hours: 07.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 07.45am -12.45pm Friday (1 Friday off every 4 weeks!)

Full Time, Permanent – Degree Level Apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring engineer to join our Engineering team in Salisbury and undertake a fully funded Level 6 Electromechanical Engineering Degree. The job role will start straight away, giving the successful applicant time in the business to learn about various roles and skills, with the degree level course commencing September 2027.

This five‑year programme combines practical, hands‑on experience with academic study, enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in engineering. The qualification is delivered through blended learning, including approximately four weeks per year on site at the university. No previous engineering experience is required. We are looking for motivated individuals who demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and a commitment to learning.

To be considered for this opportunity, you need:

• A minimum of 3 A Levels at Grade B or above (or an equivalent qualification) including Mathematics, or a previous level 3 apprenticeship/ relevant industry experience - assessed on a case‑by‑case basis and will require a maths test to A level standard
• GCSE Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a keen interest in engineering
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, alongside the ability to work independently
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment

Any offer of employment is subject to successful acceptance onto the academic programme.

Employee Benefits

• Every 4 th Friday off
• Employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Free Mortgage Advice Service and financial wellbeing tools
• Access to Westfield Health Insurance (paid via salary)
• Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee
• Dress down Friday’s (and half day Friday’s)
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free parking

Main Responsibilities Once Qualified:

• Generate production manufacturing data (Manufacturing Instructions / Jigs / Fixtures) from customer drawings
• Working with our suppliers to find technical solutions to engineering problems
• Analysing operational issues from lessons learnt sessions to improve design for manufacture and assembly
• Demonstrate that the manufacturing process has delivered in terms of costs, quality, and cycle times
• Design of products from customer requirements
• Successfully manage and deliver the electro / mechanical system designs from concept to detail design on time and within quality requirements, and within project financial constraints
• Set test requirements appropriate for the product being tested
• Present concepts and solutions to the customer, which may include the British MOD

About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford

Here at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, annual mental health employee audits, a Wellbeing Roadmap, and all our employees have access to People First; our employee benefits package which gives discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance, all our full‑time roles are 4 and a half day weeks with no requirement to work weekends, and every 4 th Friday off work.

AQ Wiring Systems Rockford operate from three UK sites in Rendlesham, Worksop and Salisbury and are part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of high reliability interconnect, electromechanical solutions, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in demanding industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.

Our UK business is structured around two specialist units — Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures, also offering design services and customised logistics services, giving customers focused expertise while still benefitting from the shared strength, quality systems and engineering resources of the wider organisation.

With AS9100D-certified facilities, SC10-approved sites, modern ERP systems, and a highly skilled workforce across engineering, production and quality, AQ Wiring Systems Rockford provides the capability, capacity and resilience required for complex UK and international Defence programmes.

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