Yeovil - Electromechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with college days – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity for those early in their career to specialise in electromechanical engineering. Join our Yeovil-based friendly and dynamic Metrology Team, in a varied apprentice role where you can ‘earn while you learn’! In partnership with Yeovil College, where you'll learn the theory underpinning your Electromechanical role.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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We demonstrate that we value our apprentices from day one with a great starting salary, with apprentices receiving increases as they complete their years on their programme.

Training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Hours

Full time role working Monday - Friday, with one day spent at college. Yeovil College will confirm the college day at enrolment stage,

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

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

You’ll join our team based in an environmentally controlled calibration laboratory on an Aerospace site. One of our skilled and friendly technicians will be available to support you while you learn and grow. You’ll receive full training in how to do the key tasks in your apprentice role, including:

- Verification, adjustment and repair of Electrical instruments to manufacturers specifications
- Calibration of ATE’s (Automated Test Equipment) used in the client’s production environment to their acceptance procedures
- Creation of test procedures and schedules to performance check OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and bespoke instruments
- Interpreting OEM / client instrument specifications for compliance testing procedures used in production of aerospace components
- Understanding of other calibration disciplines Temperature, Humidity, Pressure

Where you’ll work

Bunford Lane
Yeovil
BA20 2YD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

YEOVIL COLLEGE

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.
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

Your apprenticeship training will be an engaging blend of learning experiences at work with one day a week attending Yeovil College, working towards a Level 6 Electro-mechanical engineer apprenticeship standard including any relevant Functional Skills. The KBR Yeovil team is based in an environmentally controlled calibration laboratory on an Aerospace site. One of our skilled and friendly technicians will be available to support you while you learn and grow.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Any related subject (grade Level 3)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Self-motivated

Other requirements

We’re looking to hear from candidates who want to specialise in electromechanical engineering and have a genuine interest in KBR and the work we do. An apprenticeship is a big commitment. We will support you to achieve your apprenticeship, but a crucial part of your success is having that drive and passion to learn and develop yourself.

About this company

KBR provide comprehensive consulting, technology, engineering and construction solutions for a wide range of markets, from aerospace and defence to energy and chemicals to intelligence and beyond.

https://kbr.com/en (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

KBR's meaningful benefits package is more than an excellent pension scheme and financial support. We care deeply about employee wellbeing and have a range of benefits for looking after physical and mental health.

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

After completing this apprenticeship, achievers will be able to continue in the electromechanical career path becoming skilled in a designated calibration facility in an aerospace environment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT (U.K.) LIMITED

Eleanor Whitlock

eleanor.whitlock@kbr.com

01372862149

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311948.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 15 May 2025

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