Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

QinetiQ Limited; Gosport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves supporting maritime-based projects, installing instrumentation in model boats and submarines, and developing innovative systems to capture trial data. The company fosters an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds are valued, and employees are empowered to reach their full potential. With a focus on personal development and a range of benefits, this apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Personal Development Fund

On Demand Learning

Coaching and Mentoring

25 Days Annual Holiday

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee-led Networks

Qualifications

• Strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Ability to manage and deliver bespoke instrumentation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation support for maritime projects.
• Support maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Deliver strategy for instrumentation and software development.

Skills

Instrumentation Support

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Technical Assurance

Project Delivery

Education

5 x GCSE's Grade 5 - 9 including Maths and Science

Job description

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Title: Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

Location: Gosport, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprentice - Early Careers 2025

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full Time - Permanent, on site

Role ID: SF18244

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

The Role:

This opportunity is for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our technical team. You would work within the Instrumentation team primarily supporting delivery of maritime-based projects in QinetiQ’s facilities. This will include installing instrumentation into large-scale model boats and submarines, developing new/novel instrumentation systems to capture trial’s data and other associated activities.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Provide instrumentation support to the Haslar’s facilities and other facilities used by the team through leading instrumentation tasks and activities
• Support technical assurance activities for work undertaken by the instrumentation team for production and facilities
• Support the maintenance of electrical + electronic equipment
• Deliver the strategy for developing and maintaining the instrumentation and software used within the model testing capability
• Liaise with other parts of the delivery team to ensure the timely delivery of instrumentation support for trials
• Manage and deliver the design, build and testing of bespoke instrumentation equipment

You must have obtained or be predicted 5 x GCSE's Grade's 5 - 9 must include Maths, Science and 3 other subjects.

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

• Personal Development fund
• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
• Coaching and Mentoring
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee-led networks

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.

Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, come and be part of our team!

To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ