Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2025

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 4 years

University: University of Hertfordshire

Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits: 

Salary: £ 20,200

37 hours per week //  Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits! 

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us: 

We are a community of engineers & scientists who have effective and sustainable relationships with our clients. Our purpose is to improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting-edge space technologies.

From in-orbit delivery of satellites and spacecraft equipment to the smallest electronic components, Airbus provides products and services to customers around the world. We deliver telecommunications and navigation satellites that enable people to connect everywhere and navigate safely on Earth.

What you will be doing: 

You will be working for the Industrial Means and Maintenance team within the UK Manufacturing organisation based in Stevenage. The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills in order to complete them successfully. As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice the type of placements you will undertake may include: 

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Define, develop and supply of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and tooling for the manufacture, test and delivery of satellite and spacecraft structures and products. 

· 
Work closely with other Manufacturing Assembly, Integration & Test (MAIT) teams to ensure requirements are fully understood and met.

· 
To convert requirements into hardware ensuring safety, legal and company specifications are followed and met.

· 
Support Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & people activities and initiatives.

· 
To develop and build relationships both internally and externally and work as part of a team.

· 
Suggest process improvements considering business benefits.

A Level 6 apprenticeship includes regular training with a University, college or other training organisation. Approximately 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Training will take place at a location different to your normal place of work and trainees are expected to make their own arrangements to travel to and from work and their place of study. A mentor or coach will be available to support you through your learning journey.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

· 
120-128 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at B or above which must include Maths and a Physics or Engineering based subject

OR

· 
A minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above which must include HL Maths and Physics

OR 

· 
A BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at a minimum of DDM with a Merit or above in Further Maths unit or equivalent subject to validation

OR

· 
30 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include Maths or Science or Principles units . The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit

AND 

· 
GCSE Maths and English Language   at 4/C or above or equivalent subject to validation 

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills:

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The ability to listen, understand and communicate information.

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The desire to work in a technical team environment.

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A strong interest in developing yourself.

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Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems.

· 
The desire to work in an open and trusting environment.

 Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

· 
Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved  

· 
Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Contact:

 Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email apprentices@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Apprenticeship

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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.