Level 3 Manufacturing Apprentice - Hybrid, Hands-on Training

Thales Group; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement 201 hours/year

Contributory Company Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Hybrid/flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development support

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Thales Group is offering a Level 3 Manufacturing Apprenticeship at Templecombe. You will rotate through placements, gaining insight into assembly, testing, and inspection while developing essential skills in wiring, soldering and ESD safety.

The programme includes online assessments, a virtual assessment centre and a final job offer upon successful completion. Entry requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and eligibility for UK work rights plus BPSS/SC security checks.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (including English and Maths).
• Eligibility to work in the UK and BPSS/SC security checks.
• Willingness to undergo UK government security checks before starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly, testing and inspection of manufacturing components and sub-assemblies.
• Support daily production activities and the setup, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and work instructions.
• Adhere to UK health and safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Carry out quality control checks to ensure products meet industry and company standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and report faults promptly.

Skills

Assembly Techniques

Wiring and Looming

Soldering

ESD Safety

Reading drawings

Quality control

Education

5 GCSEs (9-4) incl English & Maths

Job description

Thales Group is offering a Level 3 Manufacturing Apprenticeship at Templecombe. You will rotate through placements, gaining insight into assembly, testing, and inspection while developing essential skills in wiring, soldering and ESD safety.

The programme includes online assessments, a virtual assessment centre and a final job offer upon successful completion. Entry requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and eligibility for UK work rights plus BPSS/SC security checks.