2024 Postgraduate Mechanical Engineer Graduate Apprenticeship THALES UK LIMITED

The engineering graduate programme is designed to create the next generation of aspiring technical experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK. Thales will offer you extensive development and challenges, and support you with a unique level of exposure within our business so that you can drive your career progression.

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

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Closing date: 07 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£32,000.00

• Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7% • Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years • Healthcare Cash Plan • Annual Leave - 27 days plus one company day • 10 days volunteering
Working week

Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week

Total hours per week: 37
Expected duration

3 Years
Possible start date

02 Sep 2024
Date posted

30 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree)
Reference number

VAC1000208436
Positions

10 available

What you will do in your working day

This is a three-year rotational programme, consisting of three, one year long placements:

· For the first two years, you will complete two year long placements. Rotating across Thales sites around the country, across the different business units experiencing the engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a new or existing program where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

· In the third year of the scheme, you will complete a further one year long placement to allow you to start building and consolidating your knowledge in your chosen area. This will align to where you will complete the programme.

During your time on the programme, you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team.

The training you will be getting

You will study a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering Competence as required by the standard.

You will complete a Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship ‘Management in an Engineering Context’ with our dedicated partner Cranfield University. The learning will be brought to you remotely and will support towards professional accreditation.

All employees must have at least English and Maths at Level 2 prior to the End Point Assessment.

Please note that Graduate Development Programme (GDP) activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow-up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when participating in GDP activities.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

You will role off into a Mechanical Engineering role within Thales UK

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

Other Engineering Degree (Grade pass) 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.

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Address

Manor Royal

RH10 9HA

Contact

Thales Early Careers Team

suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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Training

Training provider

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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

Post graduate engineer

Level 7 (Master's degree)

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