DE&S Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme

Job Description

Job summaryAt Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), were here to provide for the Armed Forces, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing cutting-edge equipment and technology for land, sea, air and space. We deliverthe kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.You want to be an expert in your field one day. We want to help make it happen. You’ll discover new talents, pinpoint new ambitions, find a home among a diverse team - and be empowered to turn your gifts into an incredible career. Ready for real investmentin your future We’re developing tomorrow’s talent today.Job descriptionWhat sets DE&S apart is the focus we put on you. We help you find your flair and then plan a flourishing career around what you love. And along the way, you’ll enjoy real rewards for the work you do, with competitive benefits and career progression. As aDE&S apprentice, you’ll find real support to reach your potential - so you can become a leader in your field.As part of our team, youll benefit from plenty of routes for development, access to specialist training and funding for professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks,including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more.The Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship at DE&S offers a wide range of opportunities for professional career development as a Professional Engineer. This three-year Apprenticeship allows you to develop your engineering skills, knowledge, and behaviour ina professional environment. We help you find your flair in the Engineering Profession through a robust and rewarding academic development programme that aims to provide apprentices with the foundation in engineering technical knowledge and skills, before progressingfurther into the apprenticeship programme. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we will also help you to become professionally registered at an Engineering Technicians (Eng Tech) status that is recognised internationally by a professional engineeringinstitution.You’ll embed in specific military domain (Land, Ships and Air) during your placement years, this will allow you to work closely with other civilian engineers, our military personnel and even wider industry partners to understand how Defence Equipment andSupport procure, deliver and support our Frontline Command.You will undertake a comprehensive programme of study, associated with the Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard, on a Three-Year Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship.What to expect from each year:Year 1 - Full-time attendance at a training provider to learn core engineering skills. You’ll study for your EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Our current training provideris Bridgwater and Taunton College.Years 2 & 3 - You will carry out four six-month Technical-focused placements in different delivery teams at Bristol Abbey Wood, with block release to attend the training provider site to further enhance your academic study with a BTEC Level 4 HNC Engineeringin Mechatronics (Electrical and Electronic).You’ll also complete a EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician (Development Competence) all the way through your work-based placements.Because of the classification of some of the information related to certain projects, some work-based placements may be open to Sole UK Nationals only.Some Technical-focused placements may necessitate you working away from Abbey Wood, Bristol.You’ll be involved with the following: •Participating in assigned educational training to develop own capabilities in a defence context. •Delivering engineering services & technical support against agreed objectives to develop knowledge and experience and add value to the team and wider business. •Building awareness and understanding of how the DE&S Engineering Function and wider business operates to assist in own development and career progression. •Seeking opportunities to develop knowledge and experience to progress as an Apprentice to Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) in the time specified. •Providing support to colleagues in their specialist area and actively contribute to team meetings to help with the work of the team.