2026 Digital Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice - Templecombe
THALES UK LIMITED
Apply NowWant to build high-tech kit and design smart factory solutions? Join Thales as a Level 4 Digital Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice at Templecombe - learn on the job, study at Yeovil College, gain hands-on digital skills, industry placements and a strong foundation for uni or tech career.
Thales UK is recruiting a Digital Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice to join its Industry Team at the Templecombe site. This is a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship combining on-the-job learning at Thales with day-release study at Yeovil College.
The role focuses on the manufacture of low-volume, high-tech products and includes placements to understand different manufacturing challenges and the application of digital solutions to improve efficiency and problem solving.
The apprenticeship includes a 3. 5-year training programme delivered via a day-release model. You'll study for an HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing Operations alongside a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification, and learn skills such as data analysis, CAD, use of lean and Six Sigma tools, root cause analysis, project management techniques, and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
Most time is spent working on real projects at Ocean House, Throop Road, Templecombe (BA8 0DH), with specialist training provided by Yeovil College.
This role requires the permanent right to work in the UK and successful candidates must undergo BPSS and obtain full Security Clearance (SC) prior to starting. The programme offers a salary of £24,000 per year, pension contributions with employer match, health insurance and other company benefits.
The apprenticeship starts on 7 September 2026 and the position is based in-person at the Templecombe site.
Higher National Certificate in Engineering or Manufacturing Operations; Level 4 apprenticeship qualification (Engineering Manufacturing Technician, Level 4)
12 Feb 2026
07 Sept 2026
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- Must have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 9-4 or A-C).
- A-level in a STEM subject at grade 4 (C) or above.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is required.
- All successful candidates must pass government security vetting: BPSS and obtain full Security Clearance (SC) prior to starting.
- To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years; you will be asked to provide identity, work eligibility, 5-year residency, employment and/or education history as part of vetting.
£24,000 per year
£24,000 a year. Performance related pay uplift. Pension - Thales match, plus 1% with a maximum contribution of 7%. Health insurance. Company benefits include 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays), life insurance, discount portal and 80 hours volunteering (first two years).
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