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2026 apprentice roles now closed.

Our apprenticeship opportunities for 2026 are now closed and will reopen in November. In the meantime, explore our other opportunities such as insight experiences, T Levels and work experience.

Our advanced apprenticeships are a perfect way to enter into the world of work. Step into one of an array of roles that really make a difference – protecting what matters most.

You’ll develop specialist skills through hands-on experience and real-world learning, as well as gaining fully-funded, industry recognised qualifications. You’ll be working on projects with real purpose, helping to secure all our futures.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be coached and supported to achieve your potential, which ever programme you choose. You’ll have the freedom to explore endless opportunities for development, with genuine recognition and reward, to build a career you’ll be proud of.

There really is something for everyone with an advanced apprenticeship.

2027 applications open November 2026 – early application is advised.

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  • Depending on your age, as an intermediate apprentice you could earn up to £23,493.
  • A career with a real purpose, making the world more secure
  • Endless opportunities in the UK and across the world
  • Work with cutting-edge technology
  • Learn face-to-face with technical specialists and industry experts
  • Hands-on experience from day one
  • Get paid while you gain qualifications and learn new skills
  • A supportive and inclusive culture
England and Wales
  • Age 16+
  • 5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths and English, as well as a science or technical subject for engineering or technical roles. Specific requirements may vary depending on the role.
 
Scotland
  • Age 16+
  • 5 National 4s (or equivalent) – which must include Maths (excluding Application or Maths), English and a Science/Technical subject.

OR

  • 4 National 5s Grade C or above (or equivalent) Maths, English, Science and Technical (excluding Application of Maths) AND 3 Highers at Grade C or above in English, Maths and Science or technical subject (excluding Application of Maths).
     

Our main recruitment window starts at the beginning of November and runs until the end of February.
 

Featured roles

Take a look at some of our featured advanced apprenticeships opportunities.

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Manufacturing advanced apprenticeship opportunities

Explore our current apprenticeship roles.

Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a burner apprentice you will be trained in the utilisation of thermal cutting equipment to prepare and cut various materials and will gain experience in a variety of placements including steelwork, tank testing, survey inspection and CNC machinery.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As an electrician apprentice, you will join an exciting team who work throughout the whole product life cycle, designing and developing systems and adapting new technologies.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a joinery apprentice you will gain experience in areas such as preparing, fixing and installing components, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

During the period of the apprenticeship, apprentices learn appropriate skills and gain a strong grounding in engineering practices using tools and complex machines to carry out a range of tasks, operating safely in the workplace and working on complex products in our manufacturing functions.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a metrology apprentice, your focus will be on ensuring accurate and traceable measurements are made in relation to reference standards. Our metrology services offer specialised advice and calibration services across various parameters like dimensional, torque, pressure, temperature, and humidity.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

You will support all facilities and systems in order to produce quality products. You will work across all major build evolutions providing predictive set up and provide advice to all build teams on critical alignment activities to ensure the product meets design intent.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

Join our team and be part of an exciting period of growth within our safety-critical environment. You will play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the smooth operation of our systems, components, and assets. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work with a wide range of mechanical and specialist equipment.

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Location: Glasgow

Start Date: August 2026

The role of a steelworker includes working from planned drawings to erect product framework. You will be involved in marking out, cutting and shaping components used in the framework of our products. This involves fabricating various sections as well as smaller steel components.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a design apprentice you will work together with the engineers to develop and design products from initial concept right through to build.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As an electrical operations apprentice you will gain experience working from wiring diagrams, planned drawings and company procedures to install, terminate and test all electrical equipment developing high quality skills and techniques throughout in a hi-tech environment.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

There are a variety of machines that are used to manufacture the components. Many skills can be gained including turning, threading, milling, tapping and boring as well as having the chance to be able to operate a CNC machine.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a manufacturing support apprentice you will support all aspects of manufacturing engineering, ensuring processes are carried out within the product and process design parameters, supporting manufacturing schedule adherence, and ensuring interruptions in production are resolved in a safe manner with minimal down time.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

You will join a highly experienced team working across a number of manufacturing facilities. You will learn about non-destructive examination, testing methods both on the job and through gaining personal certification in non-destructive testing methods which includes attending external training facilities this will include a level of training and examinations to prove competency to meet the requirements of ISO 9712.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

The advanced business administrator apprenticeship will offer you the opportunity to gain real experience working in the business areas which support all of our products. You will have the opportunity to build and expand on many skills through a combination of ‘off-the-job’ training, reviews and work placements. The role involves a wide range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure the smooth running of the department.

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Location: Glasgow

Start Date: August 2026

As a sheet metal work apprentice you will undertake a range of engineering activities that will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours in order to meet the apprenticeship standard and that of the role of a sheet metal worker. During your apprenticeship you will gain valuable experience in one of our manufacturing workshops, which will culminate in you completing an end point assessment.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

You will be responsible for the operation of various data capture equipment used in the industry. This role is wide-ranging, has both practical and theoretical elements and you will often be viewed as a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of all electronic aspects of test and evaluation techniques.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

The role of the driller involves a variety of different activities. You’ll be working in workshops and on board submarines drilling holes using various types of drilling equipment, ranging from a small compressed air pistol drill to large scale industrial drills. Larger holes are bored using specialist boring bars and machinery, up to the sizes of 140mm.

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Location: Glasgow

Start Date: August 2026

During the fabricator advanced apprenticeship, you will develop a range of different engineering skills and underpinning knowledge to successfully complete this apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship you will gain valuable experience working on maritime vessels which will culminate in you completing your end point assessment.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a maintenance technician apprentice you operate in a modern manufacturing environment and be involved in fault finding and repair, planned maintenance and operating mechanical equipment used to manufacture our products. Other maintenance support roles arise within the function, such as planning, logistics and safety to manage the products through their expected service life.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a mechanical fitting apprentice you will be working from engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance of all hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment. 

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Location: Glasgow

Start Date: August 2026

The pipe fabrication role encompasses the positioning, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, repair of piping systems. This can include working in environments with systems that may carry water, steam, food, pharmaceutical, chemicals, gas, hydrocarbons or fuel which may be used in cooling, heating, lubricating and other processes.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a rigging & slinging apprentice you will be involved in the lifting, moving and positioning of loads during engineering construction projects. It involves, but is not limited to, the detailed planning and control of all the elements required to successfully and safely execute and complete the lifting, moving and positioning operation. Riggers are responsible for safely moving loads using static and mobile moving and lifting equipment and accessories.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a shipwright apprentice you will be trained in a range of Steelwork processes, fabrication and MMA stick welding and will gain experience in main alignment on major steelwork units as well as pre-fabricated seats using knowledge gained with marking out, using a variety of tools and equipment such as thermal cutting and welding.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a welding apprentice you will be involved in using skilled techniques to make high strength joints, you will use two or more welding processes to join a number of different metals. You will be required to meet the level of quality and inspection required in safety critical work.

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Engineering advanced apprenticeship opportunities

Our advanced apprenticeship opportunities are now closed and will reopen in November.

Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

During your advanced engineeing technical apprenticeship you will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering. You will learn the basics to give you a grounding for completing your placements in engineering and on completion achieve a level 2 apprenticeship standard.

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Technology advanced apprenticeship opportunities

Our advanced apprenticeship opportunities are now closed and will reopen in November.

Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a cyber security advanced apprenticeship you will increase your cyber security knowledge whilst providing exposure to the security roles within our information management & technology function. Through a rotation of placements, you will also have the opportunity to learn about other areas of IM&T and the business, putting our security requirements into context.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As an information and management technology apprentice you will develop a number of skills, both technical and non-technical. Technical skills that are to be developed may include cyber security, system development and data analytics. 

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Business services advanced apprenticeship opportunities

Our advanced apprenticeship opportunities are now closed and will reopen in November.

Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a business administration apprentice, we will offer you the opportunity to gain real experience working in the business areas which support all of our products. You will have the opportunity to build and expand on many skills through a combination of ‘off-the-job’ training, reviews and work placements.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

The advanced supply chain practitioner apprenticeship will offer you the opportunity to gain real experience working in the supply chain supporting manufacturing, maintenance or procurement. You will gain a broad knowledge of the supply chain and learn the skills to contribute to our continuous improvement culture. 

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Location: TBC

Start Date: Closed

As a business support apprentice you will be involved in a wide range of activities that support the efficient running of the many departments throughout the business. Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure the smooth running of the department.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a business recruitment apprentice you will have the opportunity to gain experience working in the lines of service which help support all of our recruitment needs developing essential knowledge, skills & behaviours to achieve this level 3 recruitment apprenticeship.

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What are the benefits of our apprenticeships?

Qualifications and experience

You'll get real-life experience working on rewarding projects and we'll support you by funding the fees for your academic and vocational qualifications.

Training and mentoring

An inclusive team is a creative and innovative team. We recognise and celebrate the unique skills, perspectives and experiences our colleagues bring, no matter their background, so they feel valued and empowered to thrive.

Social and networking

Connect with your community of apprentices across the UK and many others across our inclusive business at events, socials and forums.

Rewards and benefits

You could earn up to £23,493 (dependant on role) and earn while you learn and receive generous time off, as well as having access to our product and service discounts, share scheme and workplace pensions, and flexible benefits to maintain that all-important lifestyle balance.

Career opportunities

Around 94% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. And, being a global business, there’s a world of opportunities here – whether you stay in the UK or explore an overseas role doing something that really makes a difference.

Application process

What can you expect?

Right from the start, you’ll be assigned a buddy to help you find your feet as well as your very own career mentor; someone who is experienced and will help guide you through the early stages of your career.

You'll work with the best people the industry has to offer and have the support of a friendly, close-knit community. We'll invest heavily in your training; through both structured and informal development.

You’ll have the freedom and support to shape a career path that is uniquely yours. That may mean exposure to several different projects or increasing your skills in a chosen area.

Your performance will be formally reviewed regularly giving you an opportunity to receive feedback and guidance on areas for improvement.

You will work towards completing an industry leading qualification that will set you up for a successful career.

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