2025 Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Degree Apprenticeship
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us.
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Do you like to know how things work? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer…
What the role has to offer:
1. Earn while you learn
2. Job specific training experience
3. Recognised qualifications
4. A support network of students currently on the programme
5. Various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
6. Permanent role from day one
Our exciting Electrical Engineer Apprentice role will develop your skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will work as part of the Electrical Engineering team on one of Thales' multi-discipline programmes, gaining valuable experience within the discipline and supporting the team to deliver solutions to deadlines and within budget.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. You will be a self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.
Apprentice Programme:
As an Electronics Engineer Apprentice you will be studying towards a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at London South Bank University. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Engineering function in Reading. You will be given one day per week in which to attend university and focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real-life engineering environment. At the end of the programme you will be working as an Electrical Engineer in Reading.
Requirements:
1. A Level BBB including Mathematics and Physical Science (120 UCAS points) or; BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics and Physical Science (128 UCAS points)
2. 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including English and Maths.
3. Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the 4 year programme.
Benefits:
1. 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
2. Company Pension
3. Health Care Cash Plan
4. Life Insurance
5. Discount Portal
6. Performance-related pay uplifts
7. 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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