Apprentice Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Level 3) in Whitehaven

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About this Apprenticeship opportunity

Amentum is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Cumbria team as a Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Level 3 Apprentice. Based in our Westlakes office (Pillar House), this apprenticeship is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in engineering design who are looking to develop a career within a technical, safety‑critical, and highly regulated environment.

As a CE&I Design Apprentice, you will support the engineering design of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems used in complex industrial facilities. You will work alongside experienced CE&I, gaining exposure to design concepts, calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Alongside your workplace training, you will complete a Level 3 CE&I Design apprenticeship qualification, combining structured academic learning with practical application. You will develop core engineering knowledge, design skills, and an understanding of industry standards, while building the professional behaviours expected of an engineer. This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in CE&I design engineering, offering progression opportunities within Amentum for those who demonstrate commitment, curiosity, and a passion for engineering excellence.

Apply today to come and join us!

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Amentum may be the right opportunity for you.

This advert will close on 29th May. However, it may be closed sooner should an appropriate number of qualifying candidates be received, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Are you:

• A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills?
• Someone who can adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities?
• Enthusiastic and curious, and willing to apply your skills to solve real‑world problems?
• Empathic and with good listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements?

For this role you must also have:

• Minimum 5 x GCSE's (levels 4 - 9)
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

In addition to having the permanent right to work in the UK, you are also required to have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous three years before the start and for the duration of the apprenticeship.

What will you get?

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). You will learn technical, behavioural, and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Amentum apprenticeship community, we will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across the business. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

What else we provide:

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.

The duration of this apprenticeship will be: 54 months

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format), please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Compensation Details

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, colour, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.