Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

  • Company: STS DEFENCE LIMITED
  • Location: PO12 1AF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000024607
  • Application Deadline Date: 20/06/2026
  • Start Date: 31/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00.

Brief Description

We design, build and integrate cutting-edge technology that enables our armed forces to defend our nation. Whether it’s at sea, in the sky or on the ground, we deliver innovative solutions that make a difference. Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork & training in a workplace that values customer focus, development & empowerment.

Training to be Provided

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship on Day release:


One of the following qualifications:



  •  Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, or

  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720 or

  • Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720


Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)


Our apprentices develop through experience, teamwork and
training in a workplace that values customer focus, development
and empowerment. You’ll be given the chance to experience all
the different aspects of our business.

Future Prospects


  • Project Manager

  • Production Manager

  • Systems Engineer

Vacancy Detail


  • Prepare and assemble units / PCB’s (including soldering) in accordance with detailed work instruction sheets, customer specific drawings and specifications.

  • Read and interpret complex CCA drawings, including systems and notes.

  • Verify that routings and detailed Work Instruction Sheets have been followed for all activities.

Ready to start your adventure?