2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

Londrinatur; City of London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Hardware Engineering Apprentice to develop skills in designing engineering solutions while earning a BEng in Electro‑mechanical Engineering. This role offers a permanent position from day one with extensive training. Candidates must have relevant qualifications including A Levels and GCSEs. Applications close on February 12, 2026.

Benefits

201 hours annual leave

Company pension

Health care cash plan

Life insurance

Discount on portal services

Performance-related pay uplifts

80 hours volunteering a year

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics or equivalent qualification required.
• 5 GCSEs grade A–C (4–9) including English and Maths.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test engineering solutions according to procedures.
• Attend project reviews and contribute to functional architecture.
• Prepare engineering specifications and test documentation.

Skills

Design and implementation of engineering solutions

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics

5 GCSEs grade A–C (4–9) including English and Maths

Job description

2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the 2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship role at Portal Londrinatur.

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in‑flight entertainment systems that engage 50 million fliers each year and develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search‑and‑rescue helicopters. Each member of our aerospace team makes a difference and offers fantastic opportunities to learn and develop a career with us. At Thales UK we research, develop and supply technology that impacts the lives of millions, innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space, and offer flexible working patterns to support your well‑being.

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Location: Crawley

Working Schedule: 37 hours a week – Monday‑Thursday 8 hours a day, Friday 5 hours (flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:30)

What The Role Has To Offer

• Earn while you learn
• Job‑specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

This exciting Hardware Apprentice role will develop your skills through designing and implementing engineering solutions in accordance with programme and product requirements. Typical tasks will range from requirements management through the design and development cycle, to test, integration and validation of complex products and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test engineering solutions in accordance with Thales procedures
• Attendance at project reviews
• Creation of functional and physical system architectures
• Preparation of engineering specifications, interface control documents & test documentation
• Deliver tasks on time and to the required quality
• Work as a team‑player, asking for guidance and direction where necessary
• Develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline
• Effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks

Apprentice Programme

As a Hardware Engineering Apprentice you will be studying towards a BEng in Electro‑mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Delivered over five years via a blended learning model, your study will combine on‑campus taught lectures, online and work‑based learning, with a minimum of four weeks per academic year on campus in one‑week blocks. At the end of the programme, following the End Point Assessment, you will achieve a fully funded accredited BEng in Electro‑mechanical Engineering and a Level 6 Electro‑mechanical Degree Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

• 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics (citizenship, skills, general studies and critical thinking are not accepted); or BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering discipline at MMM or above; or Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline; or an engineering T Level at Merit or above
• 5 GCSEs grade A–C (4–9) including English and Maths

Benefits

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Health care cash plan
• Life insurance
• Discount on portal services
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering a year (first two years)

Closing date: Applications will close at 11.59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. The role may close earlier if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Recruitment Process

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2026, followed by an induction week for all graduates and apprentices from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September 2026.

Due to the nature of the work, all roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo Government security clearance at BPSS level and obtain full Security Clearance (SC) prior to starting. SC is generally required if you have lived in the UK for the last five years; additional evidence of identity, eligibility to work, time spent abroad and employment/educational history will be requested.

For additional guidance on security clearance requirements, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national.

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