Job Details Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2026 R30453

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship. You will engage in rotational placements across different departments while working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering Manufacturing Technician. This program combines hands-on experience with academic learning, providing comprehensive support for your professional growth and development.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses

25 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Grades in English Language, Mathematics (grade 5 or above), and a Science or Technology subject are mandatory.
• Grades based on top three A Levels or equivalent qualifications are reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 4 Diploma Engineering Manufacturing Technician.
• Participate in rotational placements in various departments.

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4

3 x A levels minimum grade C including Maths

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma minimum grade MMM

T-Level in an Engineering subject

Job description

Overview

The opportunity At MBDA, we inspire team innovation to solve some of the biggest challenges. This means you\'ll learn from the brightest minds, who are always there to encourage and support you. Our collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge will be key to your development. We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you\'ll bring a different perspective to how we see the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an apprenticeship scheme that has developed winners of some of the most prestigious apprenticeship awards in the UK.

Programme structure

As an Engineering Apprentice you will work in an open-plan working environment with state of the art testing and manufacturing facilities and laboratories aimed at aiding your learning and development. You will study towards a Level 4 Diploma Engineering Manufacturing Technician at Cambridge Regional College, with a blend of virtual and face to face delivery, and work within our business on rotational placements for 4 years. This way of studying allows you to earn academic and nationally recognised qualifications as well as gain hands on learning experience within a professional and friendly workplace. We will also help you to achieve Professional qualification through the IMechE, IET or RAeS. You will be at college 1 day per week learning your basic skills with your remaining time spent on placements, typically lasting three to six months.

Placements within the business include:

• Mechanical Design
• Missile Design incl. Hardware-In-The-Loop
• Manufacturing
• Integration and Systems Validation
• Customer Support
• Environmental Engineering
• Quality
• Procurement
• Drawing Office

Find more details about the course here: https://www.camre.ac.uk/course/engineering-manufacturing-technician-level-4-apprenticeship-standard/APPEMT4S

Benefits

• Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods
• Dynamic Working policies with flexibility around hours and where you work
• Up to 5 additional days holiday can be purchased
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Retirement Savings Plan, Share Incentive Plan, private medical insurance options, dental and healthcare plans, and more
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Discounts and lifestyle benefits including gym memberships, clubs, and shopping discounts
• Learning and development opportunities with access to multiple online platforms and a learning gateway

Eligibility / Entry criteria

This role has specific qualification and subject criteria; please carefully check eligibility before applying. If you are currently studying and predicted to meet these requirements by the start date you are welcome to apply.

• GCSEs: Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language, Mathematics (grade 5 or above), and any Science or Technology subject
• After GCSEs: One of the following achieving 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 x A levels at minimum grade C including Maths
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at a minimum grade of MMM including a Distinction in Further Maths module
• T-Level at Pass, Merit or Distinction in an Engineering subject

Please note: We look at entry criteria based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications (BTEC/T Level). We do not include UCAS points gained from an Extended Project Qualification. Additionally, as an employer we set our own entry criteria based on the requirements of this role.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Additional information

We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave, including enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks and related enhancements, neonatal leave, fertility support, and 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave.

We also offer lifestyle discounts and vouchers, and other benefits such as the MyCar salary sacrifice scheme and a holiday purchase option.