2026 Manufacturing Apprentice - Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Level 2 en-route)

Thales(3 months ago)

BelfastOnsiteFull TimeTrainee$30,000 - $30,000Manufacturing

About this role

A 2026 Manufacturing Apprentice at Thales UK is a paid, permanent apprenticeship based in Belfast that combines on-the-job training with college study toward Level 2 and Level 3 engineering qualifications. The three-year programme includes study days at South Eastern Regional College and progression to NVQ and BTEC certifications, with a start date of 07 September 2026. Candidates must be residents of Northern Ireland for the past five years and eligible for UK security clearance.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Assembly
Electrical Assembly
Mechatronic Assembly
Time Management
Initiative
Quality Standards
Production
Practical Skills
Documentation
Safety

Qualifications

5 GCSEs (incl. English & Maths)
Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations
BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3 NVQ in Manufacturing Engineering
BPSS
Security Clearance (SC)

About Thales

thalesgroup.com

From Aerospace, Space, Defence to Security & Transportation, Thales helps its customers to create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasks

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