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Engineering Apprentice

Employer:
General Dynamics, Blackwood.
Location:
Unit 1 & 3 Oakdale Court, NP12 4AD, United Kingdom.
Pay:
Apprenticeship rates
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 2026
Closing date:
06 February 2026
Positions available:
3
Vacancy ID:
6746
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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. Daily duties will depend on individual pathway.

Additional information

You must also be able to attend Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA) centre and our site in Oakdale to undertake the Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Skills

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:
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

About the employer

General Dynamics, Blackwood.
Unit 1 & 3 Oakdale Court
Blackwood
Caerphilly
NP12 4AD

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

Apptitude test at NDGTA, followed by an interview at General Dynamics.

How to apply

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