2026 Manufacturing Apprentice - Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

2026 Manufacturing Apprentice – Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom
Company: Thales
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Working schedule: 37 hours per week on site (8 hours Monday‑Thursday). In Year 1 Monday‑Friday; 4‑day week after 18 years of age.

About the role

You will learn the key skills required for working in manufacturing areas – assembly techniques, wiring and loom work, soldering and ESD safety. You will receive all the relevant equipment and software needed to work throughout Thales. Over the three‑year programme you will rotate through different placements to gain experience across various manufacturing departments and gain knowledge that will be invaluable whether you choose to stay in manufacturing or move into a different function.

What the role has to offer

• Earn while you learn
• Jo...