Level 3 Mechatronics Apprentice - TE Magnetics

Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford. We are a world leader in two transformative technologies: the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. TE Magnetics, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focused on becoming the leading supplier of HTS technology to multiple markets.

We provide magnet systems for other fusion companies to accelerate commercial development, as well as to address exciting new applications for HTS, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air, and space.

Overview of the role:

• Salary: £15,500 per annum plus incremental increase each year.
• Hours: 37.5 per week.
• Start date: September 2025.

TE Magnetics is a new business division within Tokamak Energy. This is a production leadership role within the MBU focused on developing and improving our production structures to manage day-to-day activities across the manufacturing section of the MBU.

As a Tokamak Energy L3 Mechatronics Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work across the magnets manufacturing team as well as all our TEM teams under the guidance, mentorship, and support of our highly skilled and experienced team members. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to attend relevant courses and workshops to further your development.

The L3 apprenticeship qualification will cover the following content:

• Health and safety in the engineering environment
• Mechanical principles
• Engineering principles
• PLC
• Engineering drawings, design, and CAD
• Additive Manufacturing
• Assembly
• Hand fitting
• Digital manufacturing
• Engineering mathematics
• Project skills, manufacturing skills - magnets manufacturing
• Mechanical assembly and hands-on activities
• Magnets testing

Other areas of learning that will be covered as part of your apprenticeship will include:

• Robotic programming & Maintenance
• Fluid power
• Electronics
• Electrical installation/Fault finding
• Laser processing
• Automation & Robotics
• Electro-pneumatic and hydraulics

During this 3-year apprenticeship, you will embark on a dedicated engineering path which incorporates attending OAS, our chosen training provider, located in Culham.

Please see the structure of your Level 3 apprenticeship below:

• Year 1: Your first year will consist of block release between the OAS training centre and at Tokamak Energy. You will complete your foundation skills training as well as starting your advanced manufacturing diploma.
• Year 2: You will return to your employer full time, using your foundational training to add value to your company. You will continue to develop your skills and behaviours by completing on-the-job learning whilst continuing your Level 3 knowledge-based diploma back at OAS on a block release basis.
• Year 3: You will work with Tokamak Energy to continue your Level 3 work-based competency diploma. You will also start to prepare for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

You will have dedicated support from our team throughout your apprenticeship. Tokamak Energy strongly believes in building a high standard of in-house capability, starting with our apprentices.

What qualifications will you receive through completion of the apprenticeship?

• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
• Successful completion of an ‘End Point Assessment', leading to professional recognition by a relevant Engineering Institution.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of the apprenticeship.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK for the entirety of the apprenticeship and have resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
• Achieved GCSE grades 4-9 / A*-C in Maths and English Language or English Literature (or equivalent).

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 festive days to be used between Christmas and the New Year)
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependent on performance
• Cycle to work scheme

Working arrangements: 100% onsite working (when at Tokamak Energy) is required and hybrid working is not currently an option.