Operations Apprenticeship - Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd (RBSL) in Telford
Nº de ref.: UK00784
Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
RBSL is offering a four year L3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship to join our growing Early Careers community at our headquarters in Telford. RBSL is a growing and exciting business that specialises in the design, manufacture and support of military vehicles used by the British Army that has a growing and dynamic Early Careers programme.
Engineering fitter apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity for a hands-on career in engineering. They provide valuable skills, competitive salaries, and a pathway to various roles within the engineering sector.
Level 3 Engineering Fitter ST0432 – Link to standard
Working week: 37 hours per week
Expected apprenticeship duration 48 Months
Possible start date: Sept 2026
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship Level 3 (A level)
Closing Date: 5th March, however, we reserve the right to close applications earlier than stated depending on volume of applications.
Interview Dates: tbc
Pay: £22500 – subject to pay award increase
What will the apprentice be doing?
Significant amount of days release to training provider with the remainder of the time spent on site working within the operations function of RBSL.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Day release to the Training Provider where the apprentice will be studying a Level 3 standard Engineering Fitter (ST0432) when in the business the apprentice will spend time in various areas of the Operations function, to build upon the knowledge and understanding gained whilst studying at college. This is a hands on apprenticeship which will require individuals to work in our busy shop floor areas, using tools.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On successful completion of the four-year apprenticeship apprentices will be eligible to apply for available vacancies within the RBSL operations team.
Positions: 5 positions available
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a minimum 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.
Desired skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.
Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.
In addition, RBSL offer:
- Global career opportunities
- Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
- Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
- 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
- Employer pension contributions up to 10%
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Life assurance cover
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Health cash plan
- Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
- Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
- Long Service rewards with additional holiday
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Private health care
- Free access to onsite gym
- Car allowances for eligible employees
- Free onsite car parking