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.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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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
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Working week
Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
3 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
Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree) -
Reference number
VAC1000208436
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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
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career
Address
Manor Royal
RH10 9HA
Contact
Thales Early Careers Team
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
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Jan 2024