2026 Manufacturing Apprentice - Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

Londrinatur; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing Apprentice to embark on a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship. This permanent role offers on-the-job training at Trafford College and provides recognized qualifications. Key benefits include full tuition coverage, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants need to hold 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English, Maths, and a Science subject by the apprenticeship start date.

Benefits

Earn while you learn

Job specific training experience

Recognised qualifications

Tuition fees covered

Company Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount Portal

Performance-related pay uplifts

80 Hours Volunteering

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English, Maths, and a Science subject by the start of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Enroll in a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship.
• Complete academic studies at Trafford College and apply learnings in the workplace.
• Achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies.

Education

5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and a Science subject

Job description

2026 Manufacturing Apprentice

Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Location: Cheadle

Working Schedule: Monday Thursday, 37 hours a week (9.25 hours a day)

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

Apprentice Programme

As a Manufacturing Apprentice you will enrol onto a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship at Trafford College over a 3.5-year duration. Delivered via a day release delivery model, you will complete your academic studies at college each week and then come back to the workplace to apply what you have learned. The End Point Assessment will consist of a work-based project report and a professional discussion. Upon completion of the programme, you will have achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies, plus a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and a Science subject
• These grades must be achieved by the start of the apprenticeship

Benefits

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)

Security Clearance

This role requires Security Clearance (SC) before starting employment. If you currently hold SC clearance, it is an advantage; otherwise you will need to achieve and maintain SC clearance prior to commencing employment.

Closing date

Applications will close at 11:59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.