2024 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Cheadle THALES UK LIMITED

Through our Systems Engineering apprenticeship, you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Underwater Systems Sonar business; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.

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Closing date: 11 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£16,000.00

• 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, Manager to confirm exact hours.

Total hours per week: 37
Expected duration

3 Years
Possible start date

02 Sep 2024
Date posted

30 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000208453
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

Key objective of the role:

Conduct System Integration and Test activities in each stage of the project lifecycle
Ensure all aspects of the Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification (IVVQ) process are completed in line with the Lead Engineer (or IVVQ Managers) instruction
Ensure customer factory acceptance and delivery of both Hardware and Software items for first of class and repeat production systems
Key skills training in all areas of System Integration and Test

The training you will be getting

As a Systems Apprentice you will be working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship following the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) pathway. For the duration of this 3 year programme you will be given one day per week in which to complete your studies with a local college. For the other 4 days, you will be working in the business, applying your learning and gaining a breadth of experience across the industry.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

You will become a system engineer within the system function.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs incl. Maths & English (Grade A*-C or 9-4) 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

Dolphin House

Ashurst Drive

SK3 0XB

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