2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship: Thales
Thales
Apply NowWant paid, permanent work while earning a BEng? Join Thales’ 2026 Hardware Engineering Apprenticeship in Crawley to design, test and validate electro-mechanical systems, build real projects with industry mentors and boost your skills, experience and career prospects. Apply by 12 Feb 2026.
Thales is recruiting a 2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice to join its Crawley site on a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship. The role offers paid, permanent employment while you study towards a BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham.
Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, implementing and testing engineering solutions, attending project reviews, preparing specifications and test documentation, and supporting integration and validation activities.
The apprenticeship is delivered over five years via a blended learning model combining on-campus taught lectures (typically a minimum of 4 weeks per academic year in 1-week blocks), online learning and work-based learning. Tuition fees are fully covered and successful completion leads to an accredited BEng and a Level 6 apprenticeship qualification.
The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with flexible start times and offers a salary of £24,000 per annum together with standard employee benefits.
Key dates: the programme start date is 07 September 2026 (induction week 7-11 September 2026). Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2026. Applications close at 11:59pm on 12 February 2026.
Security clearance and the right to work in the UK are required prior to starting.
BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering (accredited, fully funded) and Level 6 Electro-mechanical Degree Apprenticeship qualification
12 Feb 2026
07 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026
2026 Start / Induction Week
Location
- 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics (Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted), OR BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering discipline at MMM or above, OR Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline, OR an engineering T Level at Merit or above
- 5 GCSEs grade A-C (4-9) including English and Maths
- All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK
- Roles are subject to security restrictions; applicants must undergo Government security clearance at 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 (evidence of UK residence, employment and/or education history will be required)
£24,000 per year
£24,000 per annum. Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered. Permanent role from day one. 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 volunteering allowance.
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