Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship
We design, build and integrate cutting-edge technology that enables our armed forces to defend our nation. Whether it’s at sea, in the sky or on the ground, we deliver innovative solutions that make a difference. Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork & training in a workplace that values customer focus, development & empowerment.
Role
- Prepare and assemble units / PCB’s (including soldering) in accordance with detailed work instruction sheets, customer specific drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret complex CCA drawings, including systems and notes.
- Verify that routings and detailed Work Instruction Sheets have been followed for all activities.
Training
Engineering Fitter Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship on Day release:
One of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, or
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720 or
- Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork and
training in a workplace that values customer focus, development
and empowerment. You’ll be given the chance to experience all
the different aspects of our business.
- Project Manager
- Production Manager
- Systems Engineer
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- FAREHAM COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 6
- Closing Date
- Monday, 30th June 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Desired)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
STS DEFENCE LIMITED
STS Defence is a UK based technology and system integration company, specialising in mission-critical, highly secure communications and electronic systems. We operate primarily in the defence naval and air sectors, helping our customers to resolve complex technical challenges by delivering innovative solutions and programmes; designing and assembling equipment and systems, and integrating and supporting capability through-life.
- Company
- STS DEFENCE LIMITED
- Location
- Mumby Road, Gosport, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,873 a year
- Posted
- Company
- STS DEFENCE LIMITED
- Location
- Mumby Road, Gosport, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,873 a year
- Posted