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DE&S apprenticeships combine a unique blend of military and civilian expertise, skills and commitment to national defence, making our schemes some of the most sought-after apprenticeships in Bristol and the wider Ministry of Defence.

Why join us as an apprentice

Keen to learn and ready to grow? Youll be in good company as an apprentice at DE&S. We believe in enabling your unique development - spotting your talents and nurturing you as an individual. Whatever you want to be, well help you get there as youll get hands-on experience to launch a successful career in defence.

About our apprenticeships

Apprenticeships at DE&S combine on-the-job practical training with study and work-based placements. As an apprentice youll get:

• expert training - youll learn from the best in the business, specialists who are experts in their field
• wraparound support - a dedicated scheme manager and support network throughout the programme
• networking opportunities - access to professional networks to seek advice and support from your peers
• qualifications - gain nationally recognised qualifications to aid your professional training and development
• job opportunities - youll have the opportunity to move into a permanent position, if youre successful in completing your apprenticeship

Our apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete and have a starting salary of 20,049-25,270, with annual increments.

Current apprenticeships in Bristol

• Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Electro-Mechanical)
• Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Aerospace)
• Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship
• Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship
• Project Management Apprenticeship
• Accounting and Finance Apprenticeship
• Business Degree Apprenticeship
• Business Administration Apprenticeship

Application process

1. Start your application - Complete an initial online application on our website.

2. Submit your full application - Submit a full application and upload your CV (please note the specific CV requirements on the job advert).

3. Assessment centre - Top scoring candidates will be invited to an assessment centre in Bristol, where youll undertake an interview and group exercises. This is your chance to shine.

4. Provisional offer - Congratulations! We think youd be a great fit for DE&S. Well offer you a place on your chosen apprenticeship subject to you obtaining satisfactory grades, your references, security and health checks.

5. Security checks and formal offer - Before you can join us, we need to check a few things. All our roles require Security Check (SC) security clearance as a minimum. This could take some time, so dont worry if you dont hear from us for a while. Once youve passed all checks, well be back in touch to arrange your start date and issue your formal paperwork.