Higher Level 4&5 Quality Engineering Apprentice

Softwarelist; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a Higher Level 4&5 Quality Engineering Apprentice position at their Tewkesbury site. Successful candidates will undergo a full paid apprenticeship that can lead to a Level 6 qualification. The role involves diverse project engineering tasks and supports continuous improvement across various functions. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave, life assurance, and a company pension. Applications close on January 23, 2026.

Benefits

Full paid Apprenticeship

33 Days Annual Leave

Company Pension Contribution

Employee Share Option

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to progress towards HNC/HND level.
• Understanding of manufacturing/machining processes.
• Experience with technical projects including drawing, manufacture, or software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analyses using technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Support continual improvement of products and processes.
• Participate in structured work-based rotations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering interests

Curiosity for how things work

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3)

At least 5 GCSEs including level 4 in Math

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 Quality Engineering Apprentice

Work Schedule

Onsite Tewkesbury, GBR

Job Description

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.

Quality Engineering works closely with all departments, technical and non-technical, within the business, from design all the way through to aftermarket, and supports the continual improvement of Moog products and processes. A Quality Engineering Intern will perform varied technical tasks related to project engineering that are non‑routine such as product improvement studies, process improvement studies, and the development of new systems and procedures. The Intern is responsible for conducting failure analyses using organisational skill, technical knowledge, and analytical and communication skills. The end result is to find the root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions, ensuring the problem never recurs.

Supported by Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), work‑based placements, NVQs, and academic studies. The program begins with a year at the GET facility in Gloucester to gain initial academic knowledge and hands‑on experience. Following this, the programme moves into day‑release studies while attending the Tewkesbury AG site for the remainder of the week. Structured work‑based rotations around the Tewkesbury facility provide 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 and interest in 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.

Closing date for application is 23rd January 2026.

The Assessment date is during March 2026.

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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 becomes available in the future. If you would prefer that your details are not retained by Moog following your job application, please contact us.