2025 Engineering (Training and Technical Publications Design) Apprentice –

at  Thales

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

2025 ENGINEERING (TRAINING AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS DESIGN) APPRENTICE – LEVEL 6 APPLIED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Crawley
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday) this is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days per week onsite)
Are you passionate about engineering services? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through your qualifications, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer…

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FULL SC, YOU GENERALLY NEED TO HAVE RESIDED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS’ RESIDENCE IN THE UK OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS MAY BE ACCEPTED, WITH ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS CHECKS. AS PART OF THE VETTING PROCESS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR IDENTITY, ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK, TIME SPENT ABROAD OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR EDUCATIONAL HISTORY.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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As an engineer in the Technical Publications and training service you will gain knowledge of engineering subjects; electronic, mechanical and software engineering and integrated logistics support. You will also:

• Learn key techniques and technologies used in the design and implementation of Thales products
• Learn to verify maintenance and operating procedures by assessing on hardware and software equipment
• Learn to read and interpret engineering CAD models, drawings and specifications
• Gain knowledge of the different disciplines within the Services function and understand how you design equipment for supportability
• Gain knowledge and be able use Services tooling and software packages
• Learn and maintain knowledge of current industry standards for all service disciplines
• Work with customers, including the UK Armed Forces and the MOD, to develop and maintain cutting edge publications, training tools, methods and medi

WHAT THE ROLE HAS TO OFFER:

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one

As an engineer in the Technical Publications and training service you will gain knowledge of engineering subjects; electronic, mechanical and software engineering and integrated logistics support. You will also:

• Learn key techniques and technologies used in the design and implementation of Thales products
• Learn to verify maintenance and operating procedures by assessing on hardware and software equipment
• Learn to read and interpret engineering CAD models, drawings and specifications
• Gain knowledge of the different disciplines within the Services function and understand how you design equipment for supportability
• Gain knowledge and be able use Services tooling and software packages
• Learn and maintain knowledge of current industry standards for all service disciplines
• Work with customers, including the UK Armed Forces and the MOD, to develop and maintain cutting edge publications, training tools, methods and media