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Engineering Apprentice

Employer:
General Dynamics
Location:
Oakdale Ct, , Oakdale,, NP124aa, United Kingdom.
Pay:
£18,000 per year
Hours of work:
31-40 hours per week
Training provider:
NDGTA
Level:
Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Sector:
Engineering
Pathway:
Engineering Manufacture
Possible start date:
01 September 2025
Closing date:
01 August 2025
Positions available:
3
Vacancy ID:
6222
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About the apprenticeship

Duties

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to come and join our team as an Engineering Apprentice.

Our engineering apprenticeship programme in Oakdale, South Wales will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fields of general engineering.

Acting in partnership with a local training provider, Newport & District Group Training Association (NDGTA), we have developed a four-year programme where you will work towards: NVQ (Level 3) and BTEC HNC Electrical/Electronic qualifications.

Additional information

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Requirements

Skills

We welcome applications from those that can:

Demonstrate good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, integrity, professionalism, flexibility and commitment.
Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and an interest in engineering within the defence industry
Demonstrate skills in problem solving and being innovative.
Be committed to learning and developing their skills

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4 in English and Maths. Additional STEM-related subjects are also beneficial.

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
NDGTA
Training provider course:
Engineering Apprenticeship

About the employer

General Dynamics
Oakdale Ct,
Oakdale,
Blackwood
Caerphilly
NP124aa

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Two stage process including aptitude test at NDGTA and an interview at General Dynamics

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