DE&S Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme

Defence Equipment & Support

Bristol, BS34 8JH

Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 December)

Posted on 7 November 2024

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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
£25,760 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Subject to annual salary increase

Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 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

  • You'll work in a hugely collaborative environment alongside engineers, project managers, customers, and suppliers to ensure that DE&S continues to deliver the very best equipment to the front line.  
      
    Year 1 - Full-time attendance at the training provider to learn core engineering skills and start your BEng Degree in Electromechanical Engineering. This degree is a blend of mechanical and electrical/electronics engineering. While you’ll still complete some pure mechanical modules, our 2025 intake will have a bias towards electronics
  • Years 2 & 3 - Practical and vocational training, continuation of the BEng
  • Years 4 & 5 - For your final two years, whilst working towards the completion of your BEng, you can expect to focus more closely on a particular area of the business e.g., land equipment, aerospace, maritime, weapons, communication systems etc.

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

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

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.

    • 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 (grade 4-9)
    • Any subject excluding general studies (grade Minimum C)
    • Maths (grade Minimum C)
    • Science (grade Minimum C)

    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

    Other requirements

    In addition to the GCSE's full Essential Qualifications required are detailed in the advert via www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk reference 376496.

    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

    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 VAC1000286439.

    Apply now

    Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 December)

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.