General Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2025
Salary: £18,000 plus a £3,000 joining bonus
Work Location: MBDAStevenage
Learning Provider Location: Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Campus
Security clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
Closing date for this role is midnight on Friday 24th January
The opportunity:
At MBDA, we inspire team innovation to solve some of the biggest challenges. You will learn from the brightest minds, who are always there to encourage and support you. Our collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge will be key to your development. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an apprenticeship scheme that has developed winners of prestigious apprenticeship awards in the UK. As an Engineering Apprentice, you will work in an open-plan working environment with state-of-the-art testing and manufacturing facilities aimed at aiding your learning and development.
Programme structure:
You will study towards a Level 4 Diploma Engineering Manufacturing Technician at Cambridge Regional College, with a blend of virtual and face-to-face delivery, and work within our business on rotational placements for 4 years. This way of studying allows you to earn academic and nationally recognised qualifications as well as gain hands-on learning experience within a professional and friendly workplace. We will also help you to achieve Professional qualification through the IMechE, IET or RAeS.
You will be at college 1 day per week learning your basic skills with your remaining time spent on placements, typically lasting three to six months.
Placements within the business include:
* Mechanical Design
* Missile Design incl. Hardware-In-The-Loop
* Manufacturing
* Integration and Systems Validation
* Customer Support
* Environmental Engineering
* Quality
* Procurement
* Drawing Office
What we're looking for from you:
1) 5 x GCSES at Grade 4-9. Must include Maths at Grade 5 or above as well as English Language, Science or Technology.
2) In addition to 96 UCAS points achieved through:
* 3 x A Levels in any subject at Grade C or above
* T level qualification at Pass
* An Engineering BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade MMM (OR a Foundation Year)
Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
* Fully funded qualification starting September 2025
* Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
* Annual pay reviews
* 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
* Study leave during exam periods
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr