Engineering Apprentice

London Stansted Airport; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Summary

• Engineering Team
• London Stansted Airport / Harlow College
• Fixed Term Contract leading to a permanent role
• Competitive salary starting at £22,105.50, with periodical increases throughout the apprenticeship
  
  

Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Benefits

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Level 3 Diploma in Mechatronics, with the possibility of further qualification (subject to performance)
• Additional travel expenses to college covered by MAG, if the journey is longer than the commute to the airport.
• Complimentary membership of the IET (institute for Engineering and Technology)
• Access to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award scheme (subject to admission criteria)
• Free on-site parking
• 24 Days annual leave entitlement
• Many more benefits available to you as a MAG Employee
  
  

The role

At MAG, we’re proud to offer modern apprenticeship schemes that support our ambitious growth plans, building strong internal talent pipelines for future roles and developing the next generation of Engineering Technicians through fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications, aligned with the UK Engineering Council’s competency specifications.

Our Engineering Apprentices immerse themselves in the practical side of their role from day one, exploring all aspects of engineering at the airport—from mechanical and electrical to electronics and software—while performing an integral role in ensuring passengers have a seamless journey with us. Through our partnership with Harlow College, we’ve been able to influence the academic aspects of the course, ensuring it meets the requirements of the role while developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to achieve the Level 3 qualification.

Apprentices will learn to use IT tools, understand engineering problem-solving, and follow safety regulations. The programme will also cover risk mitigation, fault-finding, quality management, and sustainability.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject at GCSE grade 4 or above is required
• A passion for Engineering
• A commitment to complete the Level 3 Engineering qualification
• The ability to work within a collaborative and respectful team environment
• Self-motivated and proactive in approach
• Candidate must be aged 18 by 1st July 2026
• Full manual driving licence, or working towards their licence
  
  

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail]

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity