Engineering; Integrated Logistics Apprentice – Level 6 Applied Professional Engin

2026 Engineering (Integrated Logistics Support) Apprentice – Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering

Apply for the 2026 Engineering (Integrated Logistics Support) Apprentice – Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering position at Thales
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Location:

Crawley, United Kingdom.

Start Date:

07 September 2026. Salary: £24,000 per annum. Employee Type:
Permanent.

Working

Schedule:

37 hours per week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours on Friday).

What the role has to offer:

• Earn while you learn.
• Job specific training experience.
• Industry recognised qualifications.
• Permanent role from day one.
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered.

Role

Description:

This exciting apprenticeship will give you the skills, experience and knowledge to become a highly specialised Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer within the Services Centre of Competence. The programme provides a strong understanding of the products and equipment supported from design stage through to production, integration, test, and repairs. An integral part of ILS Engineer is collaborating with other engineering functions such as Systems, Safety, Software, Hardware, etc.,

to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

• As an Integrated Logistics Support Engineering Apprentice you will work as part of a team that ensures products or systems are supported efficiently and effectively throughout their lifecycle. Your primary focus will be on learning, supporting experienced engineers, and gradually taking on greater responsibilities as your skills and knowledge grow.

• Assisting in ILS Planning
  • Helping develop and maintain ILS plans that align with project requirements.
• Supportability Analysis
  • Assisting with analyses such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) studies.
• Technical Documentation
  • Supporting the creation, review, and maintenance of technical documents such as user manuals, maintenance plans, parts lists, and support instructions.
• Data Collection & Management
  • Gathering and maintaining data on equipment and system performance, maintenance activities, and logistics metrics.
• Spare Parts & Supply Support
  • Supporting analysis to determine spares, tools, and test equipment requirements.
• Training Support
  • Assisting in the development of training materials and/or participating in the delivery of training sessions to users and maintainers.
• Maintenance Strategy Support
  • Assisting with the development and improvement of maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Working with Stakeholders
  • Learning to communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, customers, suppliers, and other relevant parties.
• Continuous Learning
  • Actively engaging in training and development activities provided through the apprenticeship program.

For this apprenticeship you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Warwick University over a 4‑year duration. The curriculum will be delivered through a blended learning approach involving time on campus, online teaching (both live and recorded), and workplace activities. You will also have Fridays to focus on your studies each week, while the rest of the time you will be working within the Services function of the Thales UK business, applying your academic learning to a real‑life context.

You will follow the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Apprenticeship standard.

• 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level, including a grade B in Maths and at least one further STEM subject (Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics).
• 5 GCSEs grade 9‑4 (A‑C), including English, Maths and an additional STEM subject.

Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays).
• Company Pension.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Discount Portal.
• Performance‑related pay uplifts.
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years).

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2026.…