Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice
Kier Group
Bridgwater (TA6 3JG)
Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026)
Posted on 27 February 2026
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Summary
We're looking for an Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice to join our Natural Resources, Infrastructure team working on our prestigious Bridgwater Tidal Barrier project, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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1
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
As an Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering with our university partner, Nottingham, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with the Natural Resources, Infrastructure team to provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets
Your day to day will include:
- Assisting with the life cycle of design, procurement, installation through to commissioning of MEICA activities
- Ensuring solutions are compliant with time, cost and quality
- Assisting with documentation gathering and compliance with standards including CDM regulations 2015
- Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course
Where you'll work
Saltlands Avenue
Bridgwater
TA6 3JG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Training schedule
Electro-Mechanical Engineer Level 6.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
- Driving Licence with access to own vehicle
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English Language and Grade 5 or above in maths
- 3 A-levels (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in A-level maths and two additional A-levels at Grade B (or equivalent)
About this employer
Did you know Kier has been placed in the government’s top 100 apprentice employers? You can trust us to help shape your future. Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world – and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.
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Company benefits
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more
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
- Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field
- Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills
- Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network
- Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018360.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026)
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