Title:  Level 6 Electromechanical Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

Job Title:      Level 6 Electromechanical Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

Location:      Fort Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent

Package:     £26,027.34 PA + Benefits Package

Role Type:   Full-time / Permanent

Role ID:       SF8110

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

Weapons Science:

Our teams come from a variety of science, engineering and mathematics backgrounds.They conduct research and assess weapons systems that range from long-range missiles to small arms, providing advice that enables our Customers to ensure that these critical assets are effective and safe. They have a detailed knowledge of the technologies embedded within the weapon systems and conduct both analysis and practical evaluation of these systems.

This particular role involves conducting qualification, evaluation and assessment of general and complex weapon systems, as well as providing expertise in weapon engineering and ammunition assessment. The role involves practical test and trials and also analytical work to understand functionality, performance and safety.

You will work alongside other teams at Fort Halstead who are also involved in the evaluation and testing of weapon systems and explosive materials in order to ensure that systems are both safe and perform to the highest levels. Our work is unusual, but absolutely critical to saving lives and protecting our sovereign nation. You will be working with a number of science and engineering teams, all with a common interest and passion for their technical areas and in supporting our Customers.

Apprenticeship details:

Title: Level 6 Electromechanical Apprenticeship

Course provider: University of Warwick

Provider link: Electromechanical Engineering | Degree Apprenticeships | School of Engineering | University of Warwick

Your travel and expenses for the University elements will be reimbursed in line with QinetiQ's travel and expenses policy.

Academic requirements:

You must have obtain or be predicted:

• 3 x A Levels at grades AAA (144 UCAS points or above) to include Mathematics and a Physical Science

Or

• BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematic 

Or

• BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD, including two Mathematics units

You must also have obtained:

• GCSE A*-C, 4 - 9 in Maths & English Language

Additional requirements:

• Passionate about Engineering with extracurricular activities that reflect this.
• Strong written ability
• Team / leadership experience (including positions held in hobbies &/or academic projects)

How to apply:

• Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

• Adaptive working
• Personal Development fund
• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
• Coaching and Mentoring
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Flexible Benefits package
• Employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee-led networks

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas. 

Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!

To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link:   Life at QinetiQ

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