At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learning and research while gaining hands-on experience in engineering.
- Company: Join Loughborough University, a leader in education and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with a Level 3 BTEC qualification and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: Interest in technical fields and good IT, English, and numeracy skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 02 August 2026
Full-time and fixed term for 48 months. Campus based only. Please note that it is a requirement of the role for you to start employment by Monday 7 September 2026 due to college registration.
We have exciting new apprenticeship schemes in either Mechanical, Mechatronics or electronic technical roles which will rotate across many of our research/teaching led academic Schools. This is a scheme where you will have the opportunity to support the learning environment for Loughborough University students in Schools and Workshops and to support leading research.
As an apprentice you will complete a programme of training, learn new technical skills and work alongside experienced technical experts. The apprenticeship scheme is in conjunction with Loughborough College, where you will spend some time at college (20% of the role) for technical learning, where at the end of the scheme you will gain a Level 3 BTEC qualification. The apprenticeship roles are a pathway into an exciting career as a technician in a variety of scientific and engineering fields.
Key Requirements:
- Can demonstrate an interest in becoming a technician or a technical profession.
- Can demonstrate an interest in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electronic areas through hobbies or part time work while studying.
- Ability to take instruction and work as part of a team.
- Good practical IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail).
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Good level of numeracy including ability to handle data.
- Can demonstrate a professional and self-motivated approach to learning in the workplace.
For informal enquiries, please contact Matt Parry, Change Projects Officer/ Technician's Commitment Team via email. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. We are recruiting for Apprentices for Engineering and Sports and please apply to the one in your preferred area.
Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 10 August 2026.
Our Benefits:
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days.
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