Electro-Mechanical Engineer Level 6 Apprenticeship
Caterpillar (U.K.) Ltd
Peterborough (PE1 5FQ)
Closes on Sunday 18 January 2026
Posted on 4 December 2025
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Summary
In collaboration with our partnered training provider, University of Nottingham, our 6-year degree apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities and gain a degree from a Russell Group University.
- Wage
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£24,931 a year
- Training course
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:45 and Friday, 08:30 - 16:15.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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6 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- Embedded software design and development
- Control system modelling and analysis
- Electronic component selection and validation
- System specifications
Where you'll work
Frank Perkins Way
Peterborough
PE1 5FQ
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 (Degree with honours)
- Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will undertake off-the-job training, during their contracted working hours, to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become effective engineers
More training information
As part of this programme apprentices are required to attend university on a block release basis, therefore apprentices are required to travel and potentially stay over
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
About this employer
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Company benefits
Receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Have access to a contributory share and pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities, family-friendly policies and up to 9% bonus.
After this apprenticeship
- After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003887.
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Closes on Sunday 18 January 2026
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