About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Mechanical Technician in the Engineering Science department.
You will work as an Apprentice Mechanical Technician. You will be required to complete a three and a half year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role delivered through in-house training, alongside day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by Abingdon & Witney college.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon & Witney College, where you will complete a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship. On successful completion, this will be followed by a L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship.
For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Engineering Science department in Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon & Witney College at the Abingdon Campus, Wootton Road, Abingdon OX14 1GG. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend college 2 days a week.
In total, it will take 42 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in engineering and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 2 and level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
Regardless of your prior qualifications Abingdon & Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Contact us and apply
If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
The closing date for applications is 12:00 Midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website before Midnight on Sunday 22nd June will be considered.
Interviews will be taking place on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July
To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.
Apprentice Mechanical Technician - Department of Engineering Science – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
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