Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Modern Apprenticeship in Manufacturing, gaining SVQ PEO Level 2, Diploma 7, and an HNC.
- Earn a starting salary of £24,000 per annum, with potential for performance-related uplifts.
- Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and engineering at Thales in Glasgow.
- Applications close on Wednesday 17 February 2027.
- Requires 2 Highers (English & Maths at B or above) and 5 National 5s (English, Maths, Science at C or above).
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable Manufacturing Technician.
Working as part of our Industry team, you will support the delivery of products and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the build and manufacture of products
- Undertaking product testing and validation activities
- Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving
- Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required
- Working with experienced technicians on live projects
What You Will Learn
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:
- Professional industry behaviours and industry best practice
- Understanding and working with complex precision products
- Different industry roles and activities across live projects
- The Manufacturing Product Lifecycle and key industry processes
- Manufacturing tools and methods
- Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation
Modern Apprenticeship Programme
These roles are for a full Modern Apprenticeship programme, culminating in the achievement of SVQ PEO Level 2, Diploma 7, and an HNC Level Academic qualification.
By the end of the 4-year programme, successful candidates will achieve fully qualified Engineering status.
- Year 1: For the first 6 months, you will complete SVQ PEO Level 2 and the HNC full time at a further education provider. The remainder of the year will be completed by attending the Glasgow Thales site in your first placement.
- Years 2 & 3: You will work in production work cells on a rotational basis to build a fully flexible range of core skills across Assembly and Test manufacturing processes. Training will be recorded, verified to Diploma 7/SVQ standards, and externally assessed and verified.
- Year 4: You will complete the Diploma 7 Work Based Learning job packs to achieve the full qualification. You will then progress into roles such as Integration and Test Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Product System Testing, Inspection, Optical Testing, and Environmental Testing. A full review of further education will take place, with consideration of a higher-level qualification where appropriate.
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need:
- 2 Highers in English and Maths at level B or above
- 5 National 5s including English, Maths and a Science subject at Grade C or above
Live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
- Performance-related pay uplifts
- Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- Contributory Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and development support
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Life Cover
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
Application Process
- Apply Online: Submit your application online to register your interest.
- Upload Your CV
- Check your emails for the invitation to apply.
- Complete Your Application: Follow the link provided in the email.
- Complete Online Tests
- Virtual Assessment Centre: Candidates who progress will attend a virtual assessment centre.
- Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive a job offer.
Assessment centres will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
Security Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC).
To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.