Apprenticeship · Level 4
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship and HNC in Engineering.
- Earn £21,000 per year, with a £3,000 joining bonus and annual pay reviews.
- Gain experience through rotational placements in various engineering disciplines.
- Applications close on Friday 22nd January 2027, but may close earlier.
- Requires specific GCSEs and post-GCSE qualifications (A Levels, BTEC, or T Level).
About the Role
General Engineering Higher Apprenticeship 2027
This is a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing Technician, leading to an HNC in Engineering.
Salary: £21,000 per year, plus a £3,000 joining bonus.
Location: Stevenage
Learning Provider: Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Campus.
Duration: 4-year scheme.
Start Date: September 2027.
What you will do:
- Spend one day per week studying at Cambridge Regional College.
- Work in Mechanical Engineering (ME) for the remainder of the week at MBDA.
- Gain experience through rotational placements (typically 3-6 months each) in areas such as:
- Mechanical Design
- Missile Design incl. Hardware-In-The-Loop
- Manufacturing
- Integration and Systems Validation
- Customer Support
- Environmental Engineering
- Quality
- Procurement
- Drawing Office
- Work in an open-plan environment with state-of-the-art testing and manufacturing facilities.
- Be supported to achieve professional qualification through the IMechE, IET or RAeS.
What we offer:
- Fully funded qualification.
- Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study.
- Annual pay reviews.
- Healthcare Cash Plan.
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave.
- Study leave during exam periods.
Entry Requirements:
- GCSEs:
- Maths: Grade 5 minimum
- English Language: Grade 4 minimum
- 3 additional GCSEs at Grade 4 minimum, including a Science or Technology subject.
- Post-GCSE Qualifications (equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points):
- A Levels: Three A levels with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Mathematics, with no individual grade below C.
- BTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at MMM or above, including a Distinction in Further Maths module.
- T Level: T Level in Engineering with a minimum Merit grade.
- If currently studying, you must be predicted to meet these requirements by the start date.
Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship.
- Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd January 2027 at midnight. Applications may close earlier depending on volume.