2026 Engineering (Integrated Logistics Support) Apprentice - Crawley
THALES UK LIMITED
Apply NowWant a paid degree route into defence engineering? Join Thales’ 4-year Level 6 ILS apprenticeship in Crawley: study with the University of Warwick, get hands-on experience in supportability analysis, technical documentation, logistics and maintenance, and boost your career prospects.
This is a 4-year Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering delivered with the University of Warwick and hosted by Thales UK in Manor Royal, Crawley. As an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) apprentice you will spend most of your time working on the job within the Services function, getting hands-on experience across supportability analysis, technical documentation, data collection and management, spare parts and supply support, training support and maintenance strategy.
The role requires collaboration with systems, safety, software and hardware teams and involves stakeholder communication and continuous professional development.
The apprenticeship combines workplace learning with a blended academic programme: time on campus at Warwick, online teaching (live and recorded) and workplace activities. You will be enrolled on the Applied Professional Engineering Degree (Level 6), given dedicated study time (including Fridays for study), and follow the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Apprenticeship standard.
The programme includes professional and technical modules such as FMEA, LORA, RAM studies, technical documentation, project management and quality assurance.
Practical details: the role is full-time (37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, shifts to be confirmed), starts on 7 September 2026, and offers a salary of £24,000 per year plus company benefits. Training provider: The University of Warwick.
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (Level 6) / Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
12 Feb 2026
07 Sept 2026
September 2026 start
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- Minimum 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a STEM subject (grades 9-4 / A-C).
- 3 A Levels including Maths and a STEM subject (grade C or above; B in Maths).
- Must meet the essential requirements to be considered for interview.
- Applicants with a disability or long-term health condition may be offered interviews under the Disability Confident scheme (must still meet essential requirements).
£24,000 per year
£24,000 a year. Yearly performance-related pay uplifts. Company benefits include 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays), company pension, Health Care Cash Plan, life insurance, discount portal, performance-related pay uplifts and 80 hours volunteering (first two years).
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