Engineering
2027 Mechanical Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Apprentice
Thales Group · University of Nottingham
Location
Templecombe, Somerset
Postcode
BA8 0DH
Salary
£24,000 per annum
Duration
5 years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Start date
6 September 2027
Application deadline
17 February 2027
Vacancy reference
R0337880
Minimum grades
A Levels: BBB including Mathematics; GCSEs: grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and Maths
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice at Thales in Templecombe, you'll be part of a team developing advanced underwater naval systems used by the UK Ministry of Defence and customers around the world. You'll help design, test and improve cutting-edge defence technology while working with experienced engineers. Responsibilities include designing mechanical parts and systems using CAD software, packaging of electronics and associated cabling, designing equipment for military platforms, producing manufacturing and assembly drawings, understanding stress and vibration factors, building and testing prototypes, qualifying products for operational environments, and applying design-for-manufacture principles.
Requirements
3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics (Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted); Alternative Level 3 qualifications will be accepted subject to passing a Maths assessment (Engineering and Manufacturing T Level Merit, BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering discipline MMD, or preceding engineering apprenticeship); 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths. Applicants who already hold a relevant degree are not eligible. Must have permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete UK Government security checks including BPSS screening and Security Clearance (SC). Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. Must have been a British citizen from birth and must not hold any other nationality for UK Eyes Only programme access.
Working week
Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Skills
Advanced CAD design techniquesElectronic and mechanical systems integrationEngineering design principles for defence applicationsManufacturing and assembly drawingsStress, vibration and shock analysisProduct testing and validationPrototype building and developmentDesign for manufacture principlesTeamworkingProblem-solving
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Training & development
Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with University of Nottingham lasting 5 years. Programme combines on-campus learning (approximately 4 weeks per academic year), online study, and practical work-based learning. You will develop technical knowledge and practical engineering skills throughout the programme. On successful completion of apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you'll achieve a fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification. Programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to support application for Chartered Engineer status.
Additional training
Job-specific training and development provided. Learning and development support available throughout employment.
Future prospects
On successful completion, you will achieve a fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification, and accreditation by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers supporting future Chartered Engineer status application.
Company benefits
Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum; Performance-related pay uplifts; Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays); Contributory Company Pension; Health Care Cash Plan; Hybrid/flexible working options; Employee assistance programme; Learning and development support; Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives; Life Cover; 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years); Private medical insurance; Buying or selling annual leave; Cycle to work schemes; Paid volunteering day; Stocks and shares; Annual bonus; University tuition fees fully paid
About Thales Group
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, Thales helps build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of the nation by providing extraordinary technology to customers and delivering social value to the UK with its products and services.
Website
www.thalesgroup.com