Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Pratt & Whitney; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Glenrothes offers a 4-year Manufacturing Apprenticeship program. This opportunity combines on-site learning with study at Heriot Watt University, leading to an Honours Degree in Engineering. Candidates will work closely with experienced engineers and engage in various manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates possess strong grades in Mathematics and Physics or equivalent engineering qualifications. This role promises hands-on experience and a pathway to a fulfilling engineering career.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualifications totaling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 required.
• SQA Highers including Mathematics and Physics are essential.
• Personal drive and enthusiasm for engineering principles matters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior engineers in manufacturing areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Learn manufacturing processes and contribute to live tasks.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering principles

Education

SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics

A-Levels at BBC including Mathematics

SQA HNC in an engineering discipline

Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-01-26

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GB-FIF-GLENROTHES-001 ~ Fullerton Rd Queensway Industrial Estate ~ FULLERTON 1

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Manufacturing Apprentices

Please apply before 12pm on Monday 16th March 2026.

Summary

Work within the Manufacturing function as part of the manufacturing engineering team.

It is a 4-year programme, with one day per week spent at Heriot Watt University and the other days on-site at the Glenrothes facility on rotational assignments, in each of the production areas and support teams.

This apprenticeship leads to an Honours Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering. (BEng (Hons) Engineering Design and Manufacture)

Main Duties

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior engineers in manufacturing areas and support teams to learn manufacturing principles and techniques related to the manufacture of complex electronic and mechanical products.
• Learn the manufacturing processes, procedures and tools and contribute to live tasks and projects.
• Work with cutting‑edge technology to manufacture our diverse range of products including automation, robotics and additive manufacturing.
• Participate in Raytheon’s CORE Continuous Improvement Programme, becoming a qualified CORE specialist and having the opportunity to lead real continuous improvements activities and projects.

Apprenticeship Programme

On joining Raytheon, you will undertake a structured four‑year apprenticeship programme which will incorporate theoretical study at university in electronic or mechanical engineering. Experiential learning throughout the four years will be undertaken in the four years, on‑site at Glenrothes, on a rotational assignment in each of the production areas.

Each apprentice is assigned an experienced engineer as a mentor and will be linked in with an existing apprentice as a buddy to ensure they have access to the help and support required.

Candidate Requirements

• SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar Engineering course
• SQA HNC in an engineering discipline (or relevant Modern/Technical Apprenticeship) with Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
• A‑Levels at BBC including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar Engineering course
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at BBB* including Mathematics
• A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6

About Raytheon UK

Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

Standard Benefits

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*.
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events.

Diversity & Equal Employment

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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