As a Systems Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Systems Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment while studying towards a BEng Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Warwick, following the Product Design and Development Engineer pathway.

On-campus teaching (approximately 12 blocks of 3 days), virtual coaching sessions, and online learning resources. Years 1-2 cover Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials and Design, and Computational Skills. Years 3-4 progress onto the Design and Development Engineer specialist pathway with work-based project. Throughout the four-year programme, students combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills aligned to IET accreditation requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum with performance-related pay uplifts. Holiday entitlement of 201 hours per year plus 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 for first two years. Private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, and annual bonus available depending on role.

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