Engineering Technician Apprentice; Electronic & Mechanical

Engineering Technician Apprentice (Electronic & Mechanical) – 2026

Ontic, Bishop's Cleeve, England, United Kingdom

If you’re thinking of becoming an Engineer, consider joining Ontic as an Apprentice.

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is recruiting for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme
. We have opportunities for Level 3 and Level 4 Apprentices to join our teams based in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham and Staverton, Gloucester
, supporting our continued success and ambitious growth plans.

If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to start your career in a hands‑on, innovative environment, Ontic is the perfect place to begin your journey—and for the right candidate, this apprenticeship could even lead to a degree‑level Engineering Technician qualification, giving you a strong foundation for long‑term career growth.

At Ontic, apprentices don’t just learn—they grow, contribute and become part of a global business that keeps the world flying. You will gain practical experience from day one, working alongside experienced engineers in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. As you develop your skills, there is potential to progress onto a degree‑level Engineering Technician qualification, supporting you to achieve your full potential.

The Apprenticeship Programme is designed to help you build a long‑term engineering career. Whether you join at Level 3 or Level 4, you’ll be supported every step of the way, gaining the technical, practical and professional skills needed to thrive. For high‑performing apprentices, the opportunity to continue your studies at degree level provides a powerful next step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer.

At Ontic, we’re experts in what we do. Guided by our core values, we’re a team of driven individuals who are committed to continuous innovation in the aerospace sector. We embrace the challenge to push our mission forward—becoming more than the sum of our parts.

We’re a global family of specialists who take pride in what we do and who we do it with, always striving for the best solution. We constantly challenge the status quo, give each other freedom to experiment, innovate and make a difference. We create opportunities to do things differently, work together to deliver on our vision and build a culture of trust and excellence.

Joining Ontic as an Apprentice offers the opportunity to gain real, hands‑on experience while working toward a nationally recognised qualification in Engineering. Over the course of the programme, you’ll build a solid foundation in both Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, developing the technical and practical skills needed for a successful career in the aerospace industry.

Your journey will begin at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), where you’ll spend your first year completing academic and practical training. From the second year onward, you’ll join Ontic full‑time, rotating across departments and gaining valuable exposure to maintenance, assembly, testing and repair of aircraft components.

Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers, mentors and development professionals who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll have access to dedicated coaching, structured workshops and a mentor network to help you grow technically and personally. From day one, you’ll be encouraged, supported and empowered to take ownership of your learning.

• Observing, learning and applying a wide range of engineering skills and processes.
• Assisting in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components.
• Supporting operational teams with inspection, testing and assembly work.
• Learning how to use precision tools, technical drawings and measuring equipment.
• Undertaking academic and practical training leading to a Level 3 or Level 4 Engineering qualification.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a safe workspace.
• Keeping detailed records of training and progress throughout the programme.
• Contributing to a…