Systems Engineering Apprentice

staff to gain job-specific knowledge from their expertise, earn money whilst attaining a recognised qualification and improve skills and technical knowledge in a wide range of areas.

Our apprentices follow a four-year training scheme. The first two years you will attend college for 2 days a week, and work on site 3 days a week. The first year will involve working along side other apprentices in our Rotating Machines business in Rugby on core skills. During this time you can expect to gain a thorough grounding in the key areas required for a career in modern engineering.

The following 3 years will consist of practical training in various engineering disciplines at our Marine Power Test Facility across all engineering elements including Power Systems / Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Commissioning & Test. This presents an excellent opportunity to develop both hands on and design engineering skills and begin a career in systems engineering.

The successful candidates will be closely linked to a course of study which will, at a minimum lead to the attainment of a NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Key skills

• Successful candidates will have/be expecting to receive a minimum of a grade 5 or above in English, Maths and a science or technology-based subject.

• A positive attitude with an eagerness to learn.

• Keen interest in manufacturing

• Able to communicate effectively.

• Aptitude for learning new techniques.

• Ability to prioritise and multitask.

• Able to work to an agree schedule.

• Able to work as part of a multi-functional team

• Good problem-solving skills

You can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays