Higher Level 4&5 Engineering Apprentice

Softwarelist; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tewkesbury is offering a Higher Level 4&5 Engineering Apprentice position. Join our team for hands-on experience and development opportunities while pursuing qualifications equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate degree. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 4 (C grade), a strong interest in Mechanical Engineering, and creativity in innovation. Enjoy a fully paid apprenticeship, 33 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits in a culture that values trust and innovation.

Benefits

Full paid Apprenticeship

33 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including math and science at Level 4 (C grade).
• Mechanical or hydraulic design interests or hobbies.
• Experience in technical projects related to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, manufacture, assembly, and testing of hydro-mechanical assemblies.
• Complete rotations between cross-functional teams.
• Engage in day release studies while working at the Tewkesbury AG site.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering interests

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Curiosity for innovation

Education

Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3) or equivalent

5 GCSEs including Math, Science, and English

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Higher Level 4&5 Engineering Apprentice

Location & Schedule

Onsite Tewkesbury, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group are offering Higher Level Engineering Apprentice opportunities (Level 4 and 5) to join the teams at our engineering/manufacturing facility based in Tewkesbury. Level 4 (Higher National Certificate HNC) and 5 (Higher National Diploma HND) are equivalent to the 1st and 2nd year of an undergraduate degree.

Development Engineering

We have the opportunities below: You will be working within the Engineering team whilst completing rotations around the wider cross-functions where you will have a focus on technical assignments that use your Engineering skills to support the Development, Manufacture, Assembly and Test of our hydro-mechanical assemblies and systems.

Supported by Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), work-based placements, NVQs, and academic studies. You will start with a year in a learning environment at the GET facility in Gloucester to gain initial academic knowledge and hands on experience.

Following this, the program moves into day release studies whilst attending the Tewkesbury AG site for the remainder of the week.

Structured work-based rotations around the Tewkesbury facility enable a well-rounded experience of the different functions across our business supporting completion of Level 4 and 5 NVQ.

Key Expertise and/or Requirements

• Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3) or equivalent to progress towards HNC/HND level.
• At least 5 GCSEs, including the minimum of a level 4 (C grade) in Math, and level 4 (C grade) or above in four other subjects including Science and English.
• Mechanical Engineering interests, natural flair for innovation/creativity, and curiosity for how things work.
• Mechanical and hydraulic design interests and/or hobbies.
• Experience of technical projects that may include drawing, manufacture, test, software, or electrical systems would be of interest.
• Understanding/Interest of manufacturing/machining processes.
• Interests and hobbies that support a mechanical aptitude and interest in the principals of Engineering.

In Return Moog can offer you

• Full paid Apprenticeship that could progress to studying for a Level 6 qualification for the right individual. Level 6 apprenticeship is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• A culture of trust and innovation.
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Benefits to include Life Assurance, Company Pension Contribution beginning at 6%, Employee Share Option in addition to an extensive Flexible Benefits Package and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Brand new Design, Manufacture, Assembly & Test facility.
• Onsite, fully equipped gym

Exclusive Advantages

• Achieve remarkable things
• Experience a culture that empowers and inspires
• Create things that the rest of the world only dreamed of
• Moog culture is fundamentally about respect

Closing Date

Closing date for application is 23rd January 2026

Assessment Date

The Assessment date is during March 2026

You Can Do This

Once you apply for a position with Moog, your CV will be held on our central recruitment management database and may be accessed by a member of the HR team if a suitable vacancy become available in the future.