Engineering apprenticeships in the UK
An engineering apprenticeship is a real job with paid training: you work for an employer, earn a wage and study towards a recognised qualification, often at Level 3 (equivalent to A levels) for maintenance, electrical and controls technicians. The apprentice adverts we have read in are below. Many apprenticeships are advertised only on GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship, so look there too.
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How it works
What an engineering apprenticeship is, and where to find one
An apprenticeship combines a job with study. You are an employee on a wage, you work with experienced engineers, and at least a fifth of your working hours go on training. For maintenance, electrical and controls technicians the usual level is Level 3, equivalent to A levels; higher and degree apprenticeships also exist (GOV.UK, checked 28 October 2026).
Most apprenticeship vacancies are posted on GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship (opens in a new tab), and the adverts below are the apprentice roles we have read in from employers' sites and other job boards, so check there as well. The National Careers Service explains the engineering maintenance technician job profile (opens in a new tab), including the apprenticeship route.
If you are not ready to apply yet, our free engineering apprenticeship preparation path covers the basics employers expect, and the PLC apprenticeship vs short course vs degree guide compares the routes. Changing career as an adult? See free courses for career changers.
33 jobs: engineering apprenticeship
2 of these are from a licensed visa sponsor or say sponsorship is offered. A licence does not mean a particular job is sponsored: ask the employer. How the tags work.
Civil Engineering Apprentice / Water (Level 6) - Leeds (September 2027 start), AECOM, Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Licensed visa sponsor. This employer is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. That does not mean this job is sponsored. Ask the employer.
Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA Missile Systems, UK, Up to £56 a year
Civil Engineering Apprentice / Water (Level 6) - Exeter (Summer 2027 start), AECOM, Exeter, Devon
- Licensed visa sponsor. This employer is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. That does not mean this job is sponsored. Ask the employer.
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, HPC Jobs Service, UK, Up to £59 a year
Mechanical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, £23,000 a year
Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA, Bolton, Greater Manchester, £23,000 a year
Apprentice - Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician (Level 3), Siemens, UK, Up to £5 a year
Apprentice - Quality Engineer - Nailsea, United Kingdom - 2026, Baker Hughes, UK
Electrical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA UK, Stevenage
Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA UK, Bolton
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA UK, Bristol
2027 Academy Engineer Apprentice - Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship - Mechatronic Engineering, Thales, Castlereagh, Belfast
Apprentice - Quality Engineer - Nailsea, United Kingdom - 2026, Baker Hughes, Nailsea, Bristol
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, GXO Logistics, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, £26,000 a year
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, HPC Jobs Service, UK, Up to £60 a year
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, HPC Jobs Service, UK, Up to £65,156 a year
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, HPC Jobs Service, UK, Up to £5 a year
Apprentice Field Service Engineer- Glasgow, GEA, Glasgow, Scotland
Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice, Leonardo, UK, £21,525 a year
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, CV Technical Ltd, UK, £15,000 to £20,000 a year
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, CV Technical, Leicestershire, East Midlands, £15,000 to £20,000 a year
Mechanical Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2027, MBDA Missile Systems, UK, Up to £61,723 a year
2027 Systems Engineering (IVVQ) Apprentice - Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, Thales, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Process Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Aalberts ST, Tiro, Hertfordshire, Eastern England, £20,800 to £24,960 a year
Where the apprenticeship jobs are
- Stevenage (3)
- Bolton (2)
- Castlereagh (2)
- Exeter (2)
- Bristol (1)
- Glasgow (1)
- Leeds (1)
- Nailsea (1)
- Nuneaton (1)
- Rosyth (1)
Places named in today's adverts. A city link opens all automation and maintenance jobs within about 25 miles.
Employers hiring
- HPC Jobs Service (4)
- Tiro (4)
- MBDA (3)
- MBDA UK (3)
- Thales (3)
- AECOM (2)
- Baker Hughes (2)
- MBDA Missile Systems (2)
Employers with the most live jobs here, not counting recruitment agencies. 1 of the 33 adverts were placed by agencies.
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Checked 28 October 2026
Pay and demand, with sources and dates
As an apprentice you are an employee with a wage and holiday pay, working alongside experienced staff, with at least 20% of your normal working hours for training and study. Apprenticeships can take from 8 months to 6 years, and Level 3 is equivalent to A levels.
GOV.UK, Become an apprentice: how apprenticeships work (opens in a new tab), checked 28 October 2026
From April 2026 the minimum hourly rate for an apprentice is £8.00 if they are under 19, or 19 or over and in the first year. After the first year they are entitled to the minimum wage for their age: £12.71 an hour at 21 and over, £10.85 at 18 to 20.
GOV.UK, National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates (opens in a new tab), checked 28 October 2026
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can an adult do an engineering apprenticeship?
Yes. The GOV.UK guide sets no upper age: to start you need to be 16 or over, living in England and not in full-time education (checked 28 October 2026). The employer decides who to hire, some roles are aimed at school leavers, and if you have relevant experience you may spend less time training. Read each advert and ask the employer.
What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a trainee job?
An apprenticeship is a job combined with a formal training programme that leads to a recognised qualification, with at least 20% of your working hours set aside for study. A trainee job is a job where the employer trains you in its own way, with no common standard. Ask which one an advert is offering, what you will be paid and what qualification you finish with.
What qualifications do I need to start an engineering apprenticeship?
Employers set their own entry requirements. Many ask for GCSEs including maths and English, and some for a relevant ONC or experience. There is no single rule, so read each advert and ask the employer or training provider what they need.
What are apprentices paid?
The legal minimum from April 2026 is £8.00 an hour for apprentices under 19 and for those in their first year; after that it is the minimum wage for their age, £12.71 an hour at 21 and over (GOV.UK, checked 28 October 2026). Many employers pay more, and an advert should state the pay. We never estimate it.
Can I get an apprenticeship on a visa?
We cannot give immigration advice. Your right to work depends on your own visa, so read the GOV.UK page for it and ask the employer what it needs from you. If an advert says the employer cannot sponsor a visa, believe it. Never pay anyone for an apprenticeship place or for sponsorship.
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