Level 6 Mechanical Engineer Apprentice: Fully Funded Degree

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Health Care Cash Plan

Tuition fully paid

Learning and development support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Thales in Templecombe is offering a 5-year Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with University of Nottingham. You will design and test underwater naval systems, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a fully funded degree while earning £24,000 per year.

The role combines on-the-job training with university study, leading to a BEng (Hons) and a Chartered Engineer pathway. You will join a globally trusted defence leader with clear progression to a permanent position on

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics; English GCSEs also required
• University-led degree apprenticeship with sponsorship and on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical parts and systems using CAD software
• Packaging electronics and associated cabling
• Designing equipment for military platforms
• Producing manufacturing and assembly drawings for production teams
• Considering stress, shock and vibration in designs
• Building and testing prototypes during development
• Qualifying products for demanding environments
• Applying design-for-manufacture principles to improve efficiency

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical design

Electrical packaging

Manufacturing drawings

Stress analysis

Prototyping

Testing

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Tools

CAD Tools

Job description

Thales in Templecombe is offering a 5-year Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with University of Nottingham. You will design and test underwater naval systems, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a fully funded degree while earning £24,000 per year.

The role combines on-the-job training with university study, leading to a BEng (Hons) and a Chartered Engineer pathway. You will join a globally trusted defence leader with clear progression to a permanent position on