- 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
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.
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