2024 Simulator Apprentice THALES UK LIMITED
As a Simulator Apprentice you will support our engineers to maintain, service and support the synthetic training equipment and classroom equipment at RAF Brize Norton.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
Competitive
This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage
• Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7% • Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years • Healthcare Cash Plan • 80 hours (10 days) volunteering in your first 2 years depending on length of programme
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Working week
Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, 37 hours per day.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
30 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000208263
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Maintain and refresh training and classroom equipment
- Follow procedures and working instructions to conduct all maintenance activities, and to carry out corrective fault rectifications to ensure training equipment is ready for use
- Ensure that all maintenance activities / fault repairs are recorded and are trackable
- Carry out audits and be accountable for the continued serviceability of tools, parts & consumables
- Complete hardware and software updates and upgrades to ensure optimal equipment performance
- · Keep all classrooms and classroom equipment in a clean & presentable manner
- Ensure support is provided to the RAF in performing the annual validation checks
- Assist in the maintenance of the site facility building
- Be able to conduct all task within the site appropriate health & safety guidelines
The training you will be getting
As a Simulator Apprentice, you will undertake a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at a local college, working towards a Level 3 technical certificate.
For the duration of this 3-4 year programme, you will be given one day per week to complete your academic studies, with the other four days applying your learning whilst working alongside Thales engineers.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Will qualifiy with a Level 3 technical certificate and be a permanent Simulator Engineer within the Thales business
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career
Address
Thales UK - Brize Norton
Voyager Hub
Carternon
OX18 3LX
Contact
Thales Early Careers Team
Training
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Online Application, Online assessment, Assessment Centre, Offer
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024