We are looking to recruit Level 3 Engineering Apprentices to join us in September 2025 at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on our rotational engineering scheme, which has recently been enhanced to deliver a broad and intensive front loaded up-skill programme to increase the breadth of knowledge. As part of the Level 3 Mechatronics apprenticeship, apprentices will gain specific skills and knowledge which lend themselves to working in Quantum enabled engineering through the QuEST apprenticeship programme. This gives a broad foundation covering fitting, milling, turning, surface mount soldering, welding, electronics, gas, vacuum, cryogenics etc. relevant to the Quantum sector.
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| Vacancy location | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, OX11 0QX |
| Training location | Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DB |
| Working week | 37 hours |
| Wage | £18,900 |
Your main duties/responsibilities will include:
- Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
- Work under the guidance and support of your team within each placement
- Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the laboratory on a day-to-day basis
- Follow procedures and risk assessments with supervision.
- Communicate with staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also represent
- STFC through the contact you have with your training provider
- Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery
Candidate skills and qualities required:
- Interest in engineering and the ability to demonstrate a basic level of knowledge and skill
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Self-motivated; willing to undertake the work required with the training provider and in the workplace
- Ability to work using own initiative
- IT literacy and working with Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (
Desirable)
MTC Training eligibility: 5 GCSE's grades 9-4 / A*- C (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language or English Literature