2026 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship, Engineering for Design [...]Portal Londrinatur • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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2026 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship, Engineering for Design [...]
Portal Londrinatur
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
About
Key Details
Start Date:
07 September 2026
Salary:
£24,000 per annum
Employee type:
Permanent
Location:
Glasgow, Scotland
Working Schedule:
37 hours a week – Monday–Thursday at Thales (or working from home where suitable) and Friday university days.
What The Role Has To Offer
Earn while you learn
Job‑specific training experience
Recognised qualifications
Support network of students on the programme
Various benefits and opportunities to grow essential skills
Permanent role from day one
Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered
Key Responsibilities
MCAD design and development
Environmental testing and product qualification
Design for manufacture of mechanical components
Build prototypes for test and development
Apprentice Programme Study at the University of Strathclyde towards a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture. Work five days a week in the business; attend university one day a week. Upon completion you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.
Requirements
4 Highers (BBBB) including Maths (a 9‑week Maths course may be required if Maths Highers not achieved in 2026)
Conditional offer from Strathclyde; must live and work in Scotland during the programme
Benefits
201 hours annual leave (plus company day and bank holidays)
Company pension
Health‑care cash plan
Life insurance
Discount portal
Performance‑related pay uplifts
80 hours volunteering (first two years)
Recruitment Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates: February – May 2026. Induction week: 07 – 11 September 2026.
Closing Date Applications close at 11.59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. Roles may close earlier if a high number of applications are received.
Security Clearance All successful candidates must obtain a Government security clearance: BPSS level followed by full SC clearance. SC clearance is required prior to commencement. Applicants without current SC clearance must obtain it before starting.
Equal Opportunities Thales is an equal‑opportunity employer. Recruitment is inclusive and barrier‑free. Reasonable adjustments are available for neuro‑diverse or disabled applicants.
Additional Information Thales empowers employees with flexibility – part‑time, job sharing, home working, flexible start/finish times – to support work‑life balance.
Contact For questions about the apprenticeship, contact the Early Careers Team or Resourcing Ops for senior roles.
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Languages
- English
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