Emerging Talent – Mechanical Production Engineering Apprentice 2026 (Nailsea)

Our Controls Centre of Excellence, located in Nailsea, near Bristol, has identified a need for an Electronics/Software Engineering Apprentice. The role offers a 4‑year apprenticeship under the Embedded Electronic Systems design and development engineer program, with day‑release college study at UCW in Weston-super-Mare and the University of West of England (UWE).

Responsibilities

• Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
• Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms.
• Develop a test plan for a product that you have developed.
• Develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, and contingency use.
• Demonstrate comprehension of structured software design fundamentals.

Become competent in Business IT/M systems, including Engineering Documentation packages, Quality and HSE systems.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications of 96 UCAS points or above (for example, 3 A‑Levels at grade C or above including Maths and a STEM subject, or an Extended BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering with Distinction).
• At least five GCSEs at Grade 5 and above including Mathematics, English and Double Science (or equivalent qualification).

Desired Characteristics

• Self‑starter, organized thinker who works safely and effectively without close supervision.
• Confident communicator using oral, written and electronic methods, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Exhibits leadership behaviour and works well as part of a team.
• Committed to personal learning and development.
• Enjoys problem solving and demonstrates practical capabilities in a professional role.
• Accepts responsibility for own work and that of others.
• Exercises responsibilities ethically and respects company rules, guidelines, and industry standards.

Additional Information

The internal title for this role is Technical School Internship – Entry. The apprenticeship supports you in gaining a higher education qualification in electrical/electronic/software engineering and delivers a design project while earning.

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