Engineering Apprentice

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport organization in Greater London is offering a four-year rotational engineering apprenticeship starting early September 2026. With a starting salary of £25,449.94, candidates must have GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English, and Science. This role entails maintaining critical engineering infrastructure and requires strong teamwork skills and a commitment to a long-term engineering career. Opportunities for further qualifications are included, and a shift-based role will be necessary after age 18.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Generous annual leave allowances

Market-leading pensions

Access to private health insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16; willingness to work in a shift-based role upon turning 18.
• Commitment to a long-term engineering career with Heathrow required.
• Clear evidence of teamwork and problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop diverse skillset in maintaining engineering infrastructure at Heathrow.
• Learn from experienced colleagues and build technical expertise.
• Participate in a structured development programme.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Motivation

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English, and Science

Higher or further education qualifications in engineering

Job description

Overview

Four-year rotational engineering apprenticeship starting early September 2026. Location: Heathrow Airport and a technical learning provider nearby. Starting salary of £25,449.94 with incremental increases. Eligible candidates must have GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English, and Science. Commitment to a long-term engineering career with Heathrow and evidence of teamwork and problem-solving is essential.

Your role will involve

During your four-year apprenticeship, you’ll be part of multiple high-performing teams responsible for maintaining the critical engineering infrastructure at Heathrow. You’ll develop a diverse skillset as you learn from experienced colleagues and build your technical expertise whilst keeping the programme dynamic and personal to your interests and skills. This programme will result in you being trained to a high level of competence with an externally accredited apprenticeship programme containing BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, and further Level 4 HNC opportunities.

• Four-year rotational programme, starting early September 2026
• The minimum age requirement is 16, and candidates must be willing to work in a shift-based role upon turning 18. There is no upper age limit, and we encourage individuals of all ages to apply.
• The role will consist of working at Heathrow Airport and a technical learning provider within local proximity to the Airport.
• The application process consists of screening questions, a series of assessments, and an in-person assessment centre. You will progress to the next stage only if you are successful at each step

Key dates

• Application window: now open until Sunday 1st March 2026 (may close after 2 weeks due to demand)
• Screening and tests: throughout March
• Assessment Centre: 7-10th April 2026 (these dates are fixed)
• Start date: Early September 2026

Please visit our apprentice page for more details about the programme and meet our current apprentices: Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

These skills are essential

• We’re looking for committed, eager and driven individuals who are ready to learn through a structured development programme. You should be motivated to build a long-term engineering career with us at Heathrow Airport.
• You will have the motivation to work in an ever-changing environment that will need you to explore problems by creating different possible solutions to keep the airport safe.
• To be eligible for our apprenticeship programme, you’ll need GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English, and Science. We’ll also consider applicants who have completed higher or further education qualifications, or an engineering foundation level that exceeds these GCSE requirements.
• You must be aged 16 or over and be willing to work in a shift-based role once you turn 18.
• Beyond your academic achievements, we’ll be looking for clear evidence of teamwork, problem-solving and a drive to achieve your best. These qualities should be demonstrated through your studies and wider experiences.

About us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we\'ll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working location

This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world. Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access. Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

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