Technical Publications & Product Training – Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Thales; Manor Royal; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension

Health care plan

Learning & development

Job summary

Thales in the UK offers a 3–4 year Technical Publications & Training Apprenticeship, developing engineering knowledge across electronic, mechanical, software, and ILS, with hands-on experience on real Thales projects.

The programme blends on-campus study with paid work, aiming for a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and may require BPSS/Security clearance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths (grades 9-4) required.
• Anyone with a BTEC/HNC/HND or degree will not be eligible.
• Study towards Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering knowledge within Technical Publications and Training Services.
• Build technical expertise through on-the-job training and academic study.
• Support the team with service-engineering activities.
• Ensure work is delivered to deadlines and within budget.
• Adhere to Thales documentation processes.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

On-the-job training

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Video editing

Drones

AI tools

Job description

Turn your curiosity into a career.

If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for an apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of the programme:

• Earn a salary while studying for your qualification
• Gain hands‑on experience in a real engineering environment
• Receive job‑specific training and development
• Achieve a recognised engineering qualification
• Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship
• Have your tuition fees fully paid

About the Role

As a Technical Publications & Product Training Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Develop engineering knowledge and skills within the Technical Publications and Training Services department.
• Build technical expertise through a combination of on‑the‑job training and academic study.
• Support the team with service‑engineering activities.
• Ensure work is delivered to deadlines and within budget.
• Perform tasks professionally, within your competence level, and under supervision.
• Adhere to relevant specifications, standards, and Thales documentation processes.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:

• Developing engineering knowledge across electronic, mechanical, software engineering, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Understanding the key techniques and technologies used in designing and implementing Thales products
• Learning about the bid process
• Verifying maintenance and operating procedures by assessing hardware and software equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering CAD models, drawings, and specifications
• Developing additional media skills, including video editing, drones, and AI tools
• Understanding the different disciplines within the Services function and how equipment is designed with supportability in mind
• Building knowledge of and using Services tooling and software packages
• Learning and maintaining knowledge of current industry standards across service disciplines
• Supporting the UK Armed Forces and the MOD to develop and maintain cutting‑edge publications, training tools, methods, and media
• Specialise within Technical Publications & Training Services: Technical Publications development and generation, including online help; Technical Publications authoring and illustrating; Training Needs Analysis; Product Training Courseware development, including online e‑learning; Face‑to‑face training delivery; Media skills

Apprenticeship Programme

This is a 3–4-year programme delivered in partnership with an external West Sussex based provider. You will study towards a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship, delivered via a blended learning model of on‑campus delivery and self‑directed learning activities. You will be able to apply your classroom learning back into the workplace, whilst working on real‑world projects alongside Thales experts.

Please note that anyone with a relevant BTEC, HNC, HND or degree will not be eligible.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and Maths

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Contributory Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development support
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Life Cover
• 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)

Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.

To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.

To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.

In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government‑mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference.

About the Company

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.