Electromechanical Design Apprentice
SECURE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Gloucestershire (GL2 2AL)
Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 April 2026
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Summary
Join SST as an Engineering Apprentice! Get hands-on experience designing and building real products for demanding environments. Rotate through key engineering areas, develop mechanical and electrical skills, use SolidWorks, and earn Level 2–3 qualifications while supporting vital national security work.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday-8hours.
Friday-5hours. Start and finish times to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 months
- 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
Your job duties will include:
- Rotate through Design, Production, TEMPEST, Procurement and QHSE to learn core engineering processes.
- Support product design by creating/modifying 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks.
- Assist with developing electromechanical assemblies, prototypes and engineering documentation.
- Perform hands-on mechanical/electrical assembly, basic testing and use workshop/tools safely.
- Contribute to prototype builds, CNC/3D‑printed parts, BOM updates and engineering change activities.
- Follow security, configuration‑control and QHSE requirements while supporting continuous improvement.
Where you'll work
Brunel Court
Waterwells
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 2AL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
More training information
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
- EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support.
- EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
About this employer
Design and manufacture of TEMPEST certified IT equipment
https://ssia.spectrumcontrol.com/brands/sst (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Flexible working practices
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
- Health cash plan.
- Pension scheme.
- Discounted retail, leisure, gym.
- Employee assistance programme.
After this apprenticeship
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Employer Training & Apprenticeships
Apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
0345 155 2020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024806.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 11:59pm)