SCQF L7 Engineering Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an exciting apprenticeship in engineering asset lifecycle and maintenance. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at a cutting-edge shock testing facility, where you'll actively contribute to ensuring equipment functionality and safety. As part of the SCQF Level 7 apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience while receiving top-notch training from Fife College. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career and make a meaningful impact.

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

• Passion for mechanical engineering and testing is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe delivery of shock test programs and customer trials.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance of the facility.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

4 x National 5s at Grades A or B

Tools

Experimental Instrumentation

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Title: SCQF L7 Engineering Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

Location: Rosyth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Title: SCQF Level 7 Engineering Asset Lifestyle and Maintenance Apprentice - Early Careers 2025

Location: Rosyth, Fife, Scotland

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full Time - Permanent, on site

Role ID: SF18243

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.

About the team

QinetiQ’s shock testing facility is based in the Rosyth South Arm and is an integral part of product development. Tests demonstrate whether the equipment will be able to function at the required level after a specified level of shock. Requirements range from the need simply to ensure that the equipment does not become a projectile, causing other failures or endangering the crew, to the need to confirm the functionality will not be compromised. Used as part of the product development lifecycle, shock testing can validate designs, ensuring the product is fit for the purpose for which it will be used.

What will I be doing?

The primary scope of the role is focused to ensure the operation of the QinetiQ Shock Facility sited at the South Arm, Rosyth. You will undertake a variety of tasks and be responsible for supporting the facility technician and technical lead with:

• Safe delivery of the shock test programmes, including customer trials;
• Outfitting and safe installation of customer equipment and rigs upon the two test tables;
• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance of the facility to ensure day-to-day operational downtime is minimised;
• You will be undertaking the SCQF Level 7 Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Apprenticeship. The training provider will be Fife College.

Academic requirements:

• You will need to have obtained or be predicted 4 x National 5s, at Grades A or B, one of which must be Maths.

Additional requirements:

• Have a passion for mechanical engineering and testing.
• A practical interest in experimental instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Good problem solving skills and ability to think logically.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

How to apply:

• Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

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