Apprenticeship schemes for engineering students

November 2026

1. 6 Nov

   Ferguson Marine

   Ferguson Marine Apprenticeship 2027 intake (Port Glasgow)

   For

   Applicants aged 16 to 24 with, or expecting by January 2027, National 4 Maths at B, and National 5 English and a Science or Technical subject at B.

   Worth

   A paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification through West College Scotland.

   Closing soon13 days left

No fixed deadline

• AWE

  AWE apprenticeships (Level 3 to Level 6, nuclear defence)

  For

  Must be a British citizen. Qualifications vary by apprenticeship level and programme; apply for one apprenticeship only.

  Worth

  A paid apprenticeship with hands-on experience in advanced nuclear defence facilities, mentoring and industry-recognised qualifications with no student debt.

  Applications currently open (no closing date published on AWE's site)

  Open

• Skills Development Scotland (Apprenticeships.scot)

  Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship (Scotland, S5 and S6)

  For

  Pupils staying on at school, starting in S5 or S6. Availability depends on your school.

  Worth

  An industry-recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as an SQA Higher), made up of a National Certificate in an engineering discipline, core units of an SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 and work placement experience or an industry challenge.

  Register interest through your school; no fixed deadline published

  Open

• Leonardo UK

  Leonardo UK apprenticeships 2027 (Level 2 to Level 6)

  For

  Typically school and college leavers. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, normally to Security Check level, which includes a minimum of 5 years' permanent residency in the UK.

  Worth

  A 2 to 5 year paid apprenticeship with intensive training in your specialism, with routes up to Level 6 degree apprenticeships.

  Open for 2027 programmes; roles close when filled (no fixed closing date published)

  Open

Not open yet

• Heathrow Airport Limited

  Heathrow Engineering Apprenticeship (electromechanical technician)

  For

  Aged 16 or over with GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English and Science. Applicants with higher or further education qualifications or relevant engineering foundation courses are also considered. Willing to work shifts once 18.

  Worth

  A paid apprenticeship with hands-on work on real airport assets, BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications and the opportunity to progress to a Level 4 HNC.

  Applications reopen in February 2027 (no closing date published)

  Not open yet

• JLR

  JLR Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (September 2027 start)

  For

  Need, or be on track to achieve, GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 (C) or above, plus three more GCSEs at level 4 or higher including at least one STEM subject, or an Engineering vocational qualification at level 3.

  Worth

  A four-year paid apprenticeship (salary listed as c. £17,393) with tuition fees paid by JLR and a Level 3 qualification relevant to your pathway.

  Applications listed for February 2027, for a September 2027 start; programmes close in February or March

  Not open yet

• Midland Group Training Services (MGTS)

  MGTS Level 3 engineering apprenticeships (Coventry)

  For

  School and college leavers wishing to start a career in engineering. Candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), with grades 9-5 in Maths and 9-4 in English, Science and two other subjects.

  Worth

  A paid Level 3 engineering apprenticeship with a first year of practical and theoretical training at an MGTS Technical Centre (EAL Level 2 Diploma and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering), then employer-based learning.

  Open event on Wednesday 11 November 2026; the MGTS vacancies page currently lists no vacancies and no opening date is published

  Not open yet

• Network Rail

  Network Rail Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (England and Wales)

  For

  Candidates must be 18 years old to join. Grades 9-4 in GCSE English, Science and at least one other subject, and grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths, or equivalent.

  Worth

  A paid three-year apprenticeship (salary listed as £22,293) leading to two Level 3 Diplomas in Railway Engineering Technician Knowledge and Competence, with support if you later go to university.

  2026 applications closed; applications expected to open in 2027 (no date published)

  Not open yet

• Siemens

  Siemens UK apprenticeships (Level 3 to degree level)

  For

  For Level 3, a minimum of four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science (have, or be expecting). Level 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships need a BTEC National Certificate or A-levels in a relevant discipline.

  Worth

  A paid apprenticeship with a competitive salary and bonus, 26 days of holiday, an NVQ Level 3 plus a technical engineering qualification at Level 3, and routes to higher and degree apprenticeships.

  Siemens typically recruits between January and May (no 2027 dates published on this page)

  Not open yet

• Atlassian Williams Racing

  Williams F1 three-year apprenticeship for school leavers

  For

  School leavers

  Recruitment expected to open in December 2026; each role typically stays open for about two weeks

  Not open yet