Higher Level 4 & 5 Engineering Apprentice

Moog; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is offering a Higher Level 4&5 Engineering Apprentice role in Tewkesbury. This full paid apprenticeship allows you to study for Level 6 qualification. You will gain hands-on experience supported by rotations in engineering functions, alongside academic studies. Key qualifications include Level 3 education and a minimum of 5 GCSEs. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package. Applications close on January 23, 2026.

Benefits

Full paid Apprenticeship

33 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension Contribution

Employee Share Option

Fully equipped gym

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Candidates should have Level 3 qualifications or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs with Grade 4 (C) in Math and four other subjects including Science and English.
• Interests in mechanical and hydraulic design processes.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Engineering team on technical assignments.
• Complete rotations around the Tewkesbury facility.
• Support the Design, Development, Manufacture, Assembly, and Testing of assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering interests

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Innovation and creativity

Technical project experience

Education

Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3)

5 GCSEs including Grade 4 in Math and Science

Job description

Job Title

Higher Level 4&5 Engineering Apprentice

Location

Onsite Tewkesbury GBR

Job Description

Moog Aircraft Group are offering Higher Level Engineering Apprentice opportunities (Level 4 and 5) to join the teams at our engineering / manufacturing facility based in Tewkesbury. Level 4 (Higher National Certificate HNC) and 5 (Higher National Diploma HND) are equivalent to the 1st and 2nd year of an undergraduate degree.

Development Engineering

You will be working within the Engineering team whilst completing rotations around the wider cross‑functions where you will have a focus on technical assignments that use your Engineering skills to support the Design Development Manufacture Assembly and Test of our hydro‑mechanical assemblies and systems.

Supported by Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) work‑based placements, NVQs and academic studies. You will start with a year in a learning environment at the GET facility in Gloucester to gain initial academic knowledge and hands on experience.

Following this the program moves into day release studies whilst attending the Tewkesbury AG site for the remainder of the week.

Structured work‑based rotations around the Tewkesbury facility enable a well‑rounded experience of the different functions across our business supporting completion of Level 4 and 5 NVQ.

Key Expertise and/or Requirements

• Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3) or equivalent to progress towards HNC/HND level.
• At least 5 GCSEs including the minimum of a level 4 (C grade) in Math and level 4 (C grade) or above in four other subjects including Science and English.
• Mechanical Engineering interests, natural flair for innovation / creativity and curiosity for how things work.
• Mechanical and hydraulic design interests and/or hobbies.
• Experience of technical projects that may include drawing, manufacture, test, software or electrical systems would be of interest.
• Understanding / Interest of manufacturing / machining processes.
• Interests and hobbies that support a mechanical aptitude and interest in the principals of Engineering.

In Return Moog can offer you

• Full paid Apprenticeship that could progress to studying for a Level 6 qualification for the right individual. Level 6 apprenticeship is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• A culture of trust and innovation.
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Benefits to include Life Assurance, Company Pension Contribution beginning at 6%, Employee Share Option plus an extensive Flexible Benefits Package and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Brand new Design Manufacture Assembly & Test facility.
• Onsite fully equipped gym.

Closing Date

Closing date for application is 23rd January 2026

The Assessment date is during March 2026

Additional Information

Once you apply for a position with Moog your CV will be held on our central recruitment management database and may be accessed by a member of the HR team if a suitable vacancy becomes available in the future. If you would prefer that your details are not retained by Moog following your job application please contact us to request your details are removed.