Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship 2026

Location: Dunton Campus, Basildon
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 4 years

At Ford, we’re not just building vehicles, we’re shaping the future of mobility. This is your chance to join a global leader and gain hands‑on experience in advanced engineering while earning industry‑recognised qualifications.

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  Earn While You Learn – Graduate debt‑free with Level 3 Engineering Technician status
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  Innovation in Action – Work in prototype testing environments on real vehicle projects
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  Career Growth – Structured rotations, mentorship, and clear progression pathways
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  Inclusive Culture – Be part of a diverse, collaborative team that values your ideas
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  Future‑Proof Skills – Gain expertise in electrification, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing

• Course: Engineering Technician (Level
  3)
• Provider: Skillnet Limited
• Includes:
  • Level 2 & Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)

Onsite at Dunton, Basildon – Week of 30 March 2026

• GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (Grade C/4 or above)
• Passion for engineering, problem‑solving, and innovation

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

As part of our pre‑employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

If you are concerned about travelling to site due to disability (or other reasons), please contact us; we’re an inclusive team and would like to discuss what adjustments we can make to support your application to

• Learn machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic circuit basics
• Rotate through engineering departments at our R&D centre
• Work alongside skilled teams in prototype testing and development
• Contribute to early concept design and vehicle launch preparation