Summary
An exciting opportunity for those early in their career to specialise in electromechanical engineering. Join our Yeovil-based friendly and dynamic Metrology Team, in a varied apprentice role where you can ‘earn while you learn’! In partnership with Yeovil College, where you'll learn the theory underpinning your Electromechanical role.
- Wage
£21,000 a year
We demonstrate that we value our apprentices from day one with a great starting salary, with apprentices receiving increases as they complete their years on their programme.
- Training course
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Hours
- Full time role working Monday - Friday, with one day spent at college. Yeovil College will confirm the college day at enrolment stage,
37 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
5 years
- Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
You’ll join our team based in an environmentally controlled calibration laboratory on an Aerospace site. One of our skilled and friendly technicians will be available to support you while you learn and grow. You’ll receive full training in how to do the key tasks in your apprentice role, including:
- Verification, adjustment and repair of Electrical instruments to manufacturers specifications
- Calibration of ATE’s (Automated Test Equipment) used in the client’s production environment to their acceptance procedures
- Creation of test procedures and schedules to performance check OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and bespoke instruments
- Interpreting OEM / client instrument specifications for compliance testing procedures used in production of aerospace components
- Understanding of other calibration disciplines Temperature, Humidity, Pressure
Where you’ll work
Bunford Lane
Yeovil
BA20 2YD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Your training plan
Your apprenticeship training will be an engaging blend of learning experiences at work with one day a week attending Yeovil College, working towards a Level 6 Electro-mechanical engineer apprenticeship standard including any relevant Functional Skills. The KBR Yeovil team is based in an environmentally controlled calibration laboratory on an Aerospace site. One of our skilled and friendly technicians will be available to support you while you learn and grow.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- Any related subject (grade Level 3)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Self-motivated
Other requirements
We’re looking to hear from candidates who want to specialise in electromechanical engineering and have a genuine interest in KBR and the work we do. An apprenticeship is a big commitment. We will support you to achieve your apprenticeship, but a crucial part of your success is having that drive and passion to learn and develop yourself.