2024 Engineering Apprentice THALES UK LIMITED

This is an exciting opportunity to start an engineering apprenticeship with a team of like-minded people, working on some of the most cutting edge technologies and products offered by Thales UK today. This apprenticeship will suit those candidates who are serious about committing to an apprenticeship of learning and development.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 11 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship summary

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
Working week

Flexible working, Monday-Friday, 37 hours per day; shifts to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 37
Expected duration

4 Years
Possible start date

02 Sep 2024
Date posted

30 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000208341
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

All trainees will complete a common first year in manufacturing operations which will include work based learning to develop the skills necessary to achieve performance levels in the production of components and assemblies consistent with the required quality standards and the Master Production Schedule
It is anticipated that during the second and third year, trainees will define their core skills area within the spectrum of manufacturing activities. The skill areas anticipated to be required are Mechanical assembly, electrical assembly and manufacturing machining. Skill definition will be based on trainee performance during their first year, and matched to the business requirements at that time

The training you will be getting

As an Engineering Apprentice you will undertake a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Trafford College, working towards a Level 3 BTEC 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
At the end of the programme there may be scope to progress onto higher level learning for those who demonstrate the required aptitude and commitment

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Will qualify with a Level 3 BTEC technical certificate and be a permanent engineer with the Thales business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C (Level 4-9)) Essential

About the employer

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. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career

Address

K-35 Kingsway Business Park

John Milne Avenue

Rochdale

OL16 4NG

Contact

Thales Early Careers Team.

SuppEarlyCar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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Training

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP

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

Maintenance and operations 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, Virtual assessment centre, Offer.