Manufacturing Apprentice

Thales Group; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Templecombe is offering a Manufacturing Apprentice position. This 12-month program includes focused learning in manufacturing, leading to a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship. Responsibilities include learning assembly techniques and problem-solving skills within a supportive team environment. The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension, and health care.

Benefits

201 hours annual leave

Company Pension

Health Care

Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount Portal

80 Hours Volunteering

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn key skills for manufacturing areas: assembly techniques, wiring, soldering.
• Work in the manufacturing environment applying learnt skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 (D) or above)

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our business, which will be invaluable regardless of whether you choose to stay in manufacturing or wish to move into a different function. This programme will provide you with focused learning specific to our Towed Array business line. As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you will enrol onto a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship at Yeovil College. The programme is 12 months in duration, plus 6 months for the End Point Assessment period. It will be delivered via a day release model whereby academic content is delivered in the classroom on set study days and then the rest of the time you will be working in the business and applying what you have learnt. At the end of the programme, you will have achieved a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations and a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations, plus the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship qualification.

Key Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes

• Learn key skills required for working in the manufacturing areas: assembly techniques, wiring and looming, soldering and ESD safety.
• Receive all the relevant equipment and software needed to work throughout Thales.

Requirements

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 (D) or above).
• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Logical thinking.
• Team working.
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.
• The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• At the end of the programme, you will roll into a manufacturing role.

Benefits

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care
• Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people’s lives every single day. Even if you haven’t heard the name Thales before, you’ve definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. We support businesses, organisations, and governments in addressing tomorrow’s major challenges by developing advanced Defence, Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, and Aerospace solutions, in the most sustainable, responsible, and ethical manner.