Thales
Henstridge, Somerset
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your tuition fees fully paid About the Role As a Machine Learning Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team, you will support the rapid delivery of novel solutions, ensuring that our Royal Navy and export customers have the capability needed in today's fast paced environment to carry out their critical missions, keeping them and our nation safe and secure. Your responsibilities may include: Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions Developing solutions with our partners across the multinational Thales organisation, academia and industry Participating in testing and validation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Systems Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 in AI Engineer Apprenticeship with QA. The AI Engineer programme gives you the skills to design, build, and deploy advanced AI systems - including generative AI and deep learning. You'll move from concept to real-world application. Creating solutions that scale and deliver impact. The programme is 23 months in duration and is delivered via a virtual delivery model combining: Instructor led live workshops (28 days) Interactive labs and self-paced learning Programme structure - You will complete learning in: AI System Development and Automation AI Solution Design and Testing Deep Learning and Transformers Business Process Optimisation with AI Security, Ethics and Explainable AI Leading AI and Future Innovation On completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI -102) in addition to the IfATE L6AIE Qualification. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths At least one other relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT) Or Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) English and Maths Please note that Computer Science graduates are not eligible due to funding restrictions. Benefits • Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum • Performance-related pay uplifts • Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) • Contributory Company Pension • Health Care Cash Plan • Hybrid/flexible working options • Employee assistance programme • Learning and development support • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives • Life Cover • 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. . click apply for full job details
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your tuition fees fully paid About the Role As a Machine Learning Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team, you will support the rapid delivery of novel solutions, ensuring that our Royal Navy and export customers have the capability needed in today's fast paced environment to carry out their critical missions, keeping them and our nation safe and secure. Your responsibilities may include: Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions Developing solutions with our partners across the multinational Thales organisation, academia and industry Participating in testing and validation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Systems Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 in AI Engineer Apprenticeship with QA. The AI Engineer programme gives you the skills to design, build, and deploy advanced AI systems - including generative AI and deep learning. You'll move from concept to real-world application. Creating solutions that scale and deliver impact. The programme is 23 months in duration and is delivered via a virtual delivery model combining: Instructor led live workshops (28 days) Interactive labs and self-paced learning Programme structure - You will complete learning in: AI System Development and Automation AI Solution Design and Testing Deep Learning and Transformers Business Process Optimisation with AI Security, Ethics and Explainable AI Leading AI and Future Innovation On completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI -102) in addition to the IfATE L6AIE Qualification. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths At least one other relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT) Or Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) English and Maths Please note that Computer Science graduates are not eligible due to funding restrictions. Benefits • Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum • Performance-related pay uplifts • Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) • Contributory Company Pension • Health Care Cash Plan • Hybrid/flexible working options • Employee assistance programme • Learning and development support • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives • Life Cover • 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. . click apply for full job details
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Help shape the drivers behind the emergency response. As part of our Driver Training Team, you'll deliver and develop specialist training that enables firefighters and fire staff to operate safely, confidently, and effectively across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Driving Instructor Job Reference: VAC000454 Location: Haddenham Fire Station, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8JY Salary: £43,149 - £46,579 Per Annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37-hour week Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Good annual leave entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Facilities About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 17 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: This is a busy and varied role with many competing demands. You will be responsible for delivering and creating training packages, working with a wide range of staff and partner organisations, and attending meetings and training to support your ongoing professional development. Key responsibilities include: Deliver and assess driver training across a range of fire and rescue vehicle and locations. Maintain accurate records of training activities, assessments, and participant progress. Update and develop training materials to reflect current best practices and legislative requirements. Ensure all training courses comply with National Fire Chiefs Council, Driving Vehicle Standards Agency, and relevant legislative standards. Manage training equipment and resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose and available as needed. Lead initiatives related to environmental training and sustainability within the organisation. Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to enhance training outcomes. Support quality assurance processes to monitor and improve training delivery. Undertake additional tasks as required to support the overall objectives of OFRS. About You: To be successful in the role, you will ideally have previous experience of working in a training environment with the ability to work not only unsupervised but as part of team to deliver various driver training activities to meet the demand of the fire & rescue sector. Experience and Qualifications Required: Required Qualifications and Competencies LGV Category C with at least 3 years' experience. Emergency response driving experience/qualifications. Assessors' qualification. Must hold GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above. Must be able to demonstrate computer literacy including the ability to use MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Recognised instructional or coaching qualification. Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD). Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Desirable Candidate must hold NFCC ERDT Instructor qualification. Candidate should hold other driving instructor related qualifications. Anything Else You Need to Know The working hours are 37 hours, but on an annualised contract. The Candidate must be willing to travel and work evenings within any of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire locations. Application Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. Abatement and Protected Pension: If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
Help shape the drivers behind the emergency response. As part of our Driver Training Team, you'll deliver and develop specialist training that enables firefighters and fire staff to operate safely, confidently, and effectively across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Driving Instructor Job Reference: VAC000454 Location: Haddenham Fire Station, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8JY Salary: £43,149 - £46,579 Per Annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37-hour week Package: Local Government Pension Scheme Good annual leave entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym Facilities About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 17 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: This is a busy and varied role with many competing demands. You will be responsible for delivering and creating training packages, working with a wide range of staff and partner organisations, and attending meetings and training to support your ongoing professional development. Key responsibilities include: Deliver and assess driver training across a range of fire and rescue vehicle and locations. Maintain accurate records of training activities, assessments, and participant progress. Update and develop training materials to reflect current best practices and legislative requirements. Ensure all training courses comply with National Fire Chiefs Council, Driving Vehicle Standards Agency, and relevant legislative standards. Manage training equipment and resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose and available as needed. Lead initiatives related to environmental training and sustainability within the organisation. Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to enhance training outcomes. Support quality assurance processes to monitor and improve training delivery. Undertake additional tasks as required to support the overall objectives of OFRS. About You: To be successful in the role, you will ideally have previous experience of working in a training environment with the ability to work not only unsupervised but as part of team to deliver various driver training activities to meet the demand of the fire & rescue sector. Experience and Qualifications Required: Required Qualifications and Competencies LGV Category C with at least 3 years' experience. Emergency response driving experience/qualifications. Assessors' qualification. Must hold GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above. Must be able to demonstrate computer literacy including the ability to use MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Recognised instructional or coaching qualification. Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD). Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Desirable Candidate must hold NFCC ERDT Instructor qualification. Candidate should hold other driving instructor related qualifications. Anything Else You Need to Know The working hours are 37 hours, but on an annualised contract. The Candidate must be willing to travel and work evenings within any of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire locations. Application Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. Abatement and Protected Pension: If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
