RDUK Engineering Apprentice
RHEINMETALL DEFENCE UK LIMITED
Bristol (BS32 4GQ)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 May 2025
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Summary
Rheinmetall Defence UK are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and technically minded Engineering Apprentice to join our Bristol based team. The Engineering Apprentice will join the Rheinmetall Defence UK Engineering organisation supporting the design, manufacture and test of military vehicles and systems.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Hours
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40 hours, Monday to Friday, inclusive of mandatory study time. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 May 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The Apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical and theoretical engineering skills, participating in meetings and workshops (on and offsite), observing all health and safety codes, completing individual tasks and assignments, as well as delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders. You should be well organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will:
- Attend college, studying for a Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4 (Engineering).
- Rotate around the engineering department developing skills and understanding.
- Work with and learn from the employees in the Engineering department and the Programme teams;Support Programme teams in the delivery of engineering tasks and activities.
- Develop technical skills in the design and development of military systems ranging from mechanical, electrical and systems design.
- Develop and understanding of military products and their constituent parts.
- Develop an understanding of product life cycles from concept through to manufacture.
- Develop an understanding of different business processes and tools including specific engineering toolsets.
- Apply academic skills to the working environment.
- Develop interpersonal skills.
- Undertake other duties and tasks as directed by line managers.
Where you’ll work
2630 The Quadrant
Aztec West, Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4GQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
- Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
- Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
- Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
- Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
- Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
- Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
- Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
- Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
- Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
- Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
- Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
- Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
- Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
- Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
- Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
- Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
- Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
- Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English & Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Time keeping
- Proficient in MS office suite
Other requirements
•Hold a UK Driving Licence. •Eligible for, and be able to attain; and maintain an SC Clearance. •The ability to travel and work to other UK sites and to international sites such as those in Germany, is required. •The role is predominantly based in an office environment.
About this company
Rheinmetall Defence UK Limited was established in 2009 to strengthen its presence in the UK defence market, leading key programmes like the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle and Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank. The company collaborates closely with the UK Ministry of Defence and has made significant investments, including facilities in Telford and Bristol, to support long-term defence capabilities. Additionally, its subsidiary, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), plays a crucial role in manufacturing and supporting military vehicles for the British Army, contributing to the UK’s defence industry and workforce.
After this apprenticeship
Potential for further development at Rheinmetall - but no guarantee can be made.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318166.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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