Apprenticeship schemeThales UK

Thales Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship (Belfast, September 2027)

A three-year apprenticeship working on Thales's high-precision production lines in Belfast. Year 1 combines manufacturing rotations with a Level 2 engineering qualification at South Eastern Regional College, and later years lead to Level 3. Applications close on 17 February 2027.

At a glance

Run by
Thales UK[1]
Who it’s for
Northern Ireland residents (lived in Northern Ireland for the past five years) with 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 including English and Maths.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Paid apprenticeship at £24,000 per year (as stated) with a Level 2 then Level 3 engineering qualification.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12
Where
Northern Ireland (Belfast)
Format
In person

Sources

4 sources
  1. Higher In (Thales listing)

    Manufacturing – Engineering NI Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 2 en-route)

    As a Manufacturing Apprentice at Thales Belfast, you will work on our high-precision production lines.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Higher In (Thales listing)

    Manufacturing – Engineering NI Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 2 en-route)

    5 GCSES grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Higher In (Thales listing)

    Manufacturing – Engineering NI Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 2 en-route)

    £24,000 per year

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Higher In (Thales listing)

    Manufacturing – Engineering NI Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 2 en-route)

    Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Apply by

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027; induction week 6 to 10 September 2027[4]

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