Apprentice using machinery

Applications for our Technician Apprenticeship Scheme are currently closed.

Are you looking to kick-start your career? Do you enjoy making things, tinkering or creative crafts? Then our apprenticeship could be for you! Our Technician Apprenticeship Scheme trains the future technicians who will work in our world-class workshops and laboratories, contributing to the research and teaching that we do. Our apprentices specialise in either Mechanical or Electronic Engineering and combine their studies with on-the-job training across a selection of departments. As well as earning a competitive salary, you will build a wide range of technical skills and gain formal qualifications that will help you in your future career.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

With effect from 21 May 2021, any individual who will be undertaking research activities, at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/Fields of Research relevant to ATAS will be required to obtain a free of charge ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to work in the UK. This will include research, academic, engineering and technician staff applying for Skilled Worker visas. Some exemptions apply.

Find out more about about the ATAS scheme