DE&S Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme

Summary

You want to be an expert in your field one day. We want to help make it happen. You’ll discover new talents, pinpoint new ambitions, find a home among a diverse team – and be empowered to turn your gifts into an incredible career. Ready for real investment in your future? We’re developing tomorrow’s talent today.

Annual wage

£22,560 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Subject to annual salary increase

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours a week.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

20

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

During your placement years, you will work closely with other engineers, our military personnel, and wider industry partners to understand how Defence Equipment & Support procures, delivers, and supports our Armed Forces
You’ll undertake a comprehensive programme of study, associated with the Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard, on a three-year Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship
Year 1 - Full-time attendance at a training provider to learn core engineering skills and study towards recognised engineering qualifications
Years 2 & 3 – You’ll carry out four six-month technical-focused placements in different delivery teams in Bristol, with block release to attend the training to further enhance your academic study. Some technical-focused placements may necessitate you working away from Bristol

Where you’ll work

Abbey Wood

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.

Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.

Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.

Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.

Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.

Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).

Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.

Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.

Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

10 months based at college practical learning, then on-the-job and day release from then onwards at Abbey Wood.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any subject (grade 4-9)
Any subject (grade 4-9)
English Language (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
Science or Engineering related subject (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we're here to provide for the Armed Forces, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing cutting-edge equipment and technology for land, sea, air and space. We deliver the kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

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

Successful completion of the scheme can lead to a position within DE&S.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Defence Equipment & Support

Rachel Davison

rachel.davison109@mod.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286414.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 December)

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