Engineering Apprentices - August/September 2026 In-take

Role: Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Salary: Starting salary £17,000 with annual review + benefits

Location: Based on site at NCC Emerson's Green, Bristol

NCC is now recruiting for our next composite technician apprentices. This is the perfect place to start your engineering career.

This apprenticeship starts in August/September 2026.

How the apprenticeship works

• 3-year 3-month scheme which combines on the job training and classroom learning.
• 1st year is spent mainly at college except for when you'll come to NCC to put what you've learnt at college into practice and learn even more.
• 2nd and 3rd years are spent mainly at NCC with one day a week at college.
• Qualification- NVQ 2&3 and BTEC Engineering Award.
• You will rotate around different departments and sectors within NCC workshop including automation.
• The Trainer provider for this apprenticeship is Weston College

What you can expect from NCC

• A supportive and interesting place to work.
• A mentor - to offer support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
• Opportunities - to develop and get really involved in lots of exciting and varied projects.
• Additional training courses delivered at NCC.

What we're looking for

• Willingness to learn.
• Passion for engineering.
• Enthusiasm.
• Commitment to attend college and work.
• Flexibility and the ability to work individually and within a team environment.

If the above sounds like you and you have/set to have5 GCSE's A-C/9-4 including a B/6 or higher in Maths, English and Science, then apply today!

Application Deadline

23:59 Sunday 22nd March 2026

What we offer in return

• 5 weeks holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• Based on site at our world-leading research centre
• Support to keep learning and progressing
• University of Bristol honorary staff status