Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

Summary

We design, build and integrate cutting-edge technology that enables our armed forces to defend our nation. Whether it’s at sea, in the sky or on the ground, we deliver innovative solutions that make a difference. Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork & training in a workplace that values customer focus, development & empowerment.

Wage

£15,873 a year

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Starting at £15,873 in the first year if under 18. If over 18 a salary of £21,164 - £24,742 with progression

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

6

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Prepare and assemble units / PCB’s (including soldering) in accordance with detailed work instruction sheets, customer specific drawings and specifications.
Read and interpret complex CCA drawings, including systems and notes.
Verify that routings and detailed Work Instruction Sheets have been followed for all activities.

Where you'll work

Mumby Road
Gosport
PO12 1AF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FAREHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship on Day release:

One of the following qualifications:

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, or
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720 or
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720

Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork and
training in a workplace that values customer focus, development
and empowerment. You’ll be given the chance to experience all
the different aspects of our business.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

STS Defence is a UK based technology and system integration company, specialising in mission-critical, highly secure communications and electronic systems. We operate primarily in the defence naval and air sectors, helping our customers to resolve complex technical challenges by delivering innovative solutions and programmes; designing and assembling equipment and systems, and integrating and supporting capability through-life.

https://www.sts-defence.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

You’ll have the opportunity to join our pension scheme with company contributions, 25 days Annual Leave in addition to Bank Holidays, Life Assurance cover, and our Cycle to Work tax-free cycle scheme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Project Manager
Production Manager
Systems Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STS DEFENCE LIMITED

Sean Scott

hr@sts-defence.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295597.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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