Higher Level 4&5 Quality Engineering Apprentice in Tewkesbury

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Moog Aircraft Group are offering Higher Level Engineering Apprentice opportunities (Level 4 and 5) to join the teams at our engineering/manufacturing facility based in Tewkesbury. Level 4 (Higher National Certificate HNC) and 5 (Higher National Diploma HND) are equivalent to the 1st and 2nd year of an undergraduate degree.

The Quality Engineering department works closely with all departments, technical and non-technical, within the business, from design all the way through to aftermarket, and supports the continual improvement of Moog products and processes. A Quality Engineering Intern will perform varied technical tasks related to project engineering which is non-routine such as product improvement studies, process improvement studies, and the development of new systems and procedures. The Quality Engineering Intern is responsible for conducting failure analyses by utilising their organisational skill, technical knowledge, and analytical and communication skills. The end result is to find the root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions, making sure that the problem never arises again.

Supported by Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), work-based placements, NVQs, and academic studies. You will start with a year in a learning environment at the GET facility in Gloucester to gain initial academic knowledge and hands-on experience. Following this, the program moves into day release studies whilst attending the Tewkesbury AG site for the remainder of the week. Structured work-based rotations around the Tewkesbury facility enable a well-rounded experience of the different functions across our business supporting completion of Level 4 and 5 NVQ.

Key Expertise and/or requirements

• Level 3 qualifications (A Level or BTEC Level 3) or equivalent to progress towards HNC/HND level.
• At least 5 GCSEs, including the minimum of a level 4 (C grade) in Math, and level 4 (C grade) or above in four other subjects including Science and English.
• Mechanical Engineering interests, natural flair for innovation/creativity, and curiosity for how things work.
• Mechanical and hydraulic design interests and/or hobbies.
• Experience of technical projects that may include drawing, manufacture, test, software, or electrical systems would be of interest.
• Understanding/Interest of manufacturing/machining processes.
• Interests and hobbies that support a mechanical aptitude and interest in the principles of Engineering.

In Return Moog can offer you

• Full paid Apprenticeship that could progress to studying for a Level 6 qualification for the right individual. Level 6 apprenticeship is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• A culture of trust and innovation.
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Benefits to include Life Assurance, Company Pension Contribution beginning at 6%, Employee Share Option in addition to an extensive Flexible Benefits Package and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Brand new Design, Manufacture, Assembly & Test facility.
• Onsite, fully equipped gym.

Our people enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Closing date for application is 23rd January 2026. The Assessment date is during March 2026.

Once you apply for a position with Moog, your CV will be held on our central recruitment management database and may be accessed by a member of the HR team if a suitable vacancy becomes available in the future. If you would prefer that your details are not retained by Moog following your job application, please contact us.