Engineering Technician Apprentice

If you're thinking about a career in engineering, why not start your journey with Ontic?

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for its 2027 Apprenticeship Programme .We have exciting Level 3 and Level 4/5 Engineering Apprenticeship opportunities across our Electronic and Mechanical Engineering teams at our Bishops Cleeve, Staverton and Tewkesbury sites in Gloucestershire.

Whether you're interested in building new aerospace components or learning how to maintain and repair existing equipment, our apprenticeship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your technical skills and work towards a nationally recognised engineering qualification.

Why Choose an Ontic Apprenticeship?

At Ontic, apprentices don't just learn- they grow, contribute and become part of a global business that keeps the world flying.

You'll gain practical experience working alongside experienced engineers in a specialist aerospace environment, developing the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed for a successful career in engineering.

Our apprenticeship programme is designed to support your long-term development, with opportunities to continue building your skills and potentially progress onto higher-level qualifications as your career develops.

Our Culture and Values 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. Together, we embrace the challenge to push our mission forward- becoming more than the sum of our parts.

We're a global family of specialists. We take pride in what we do and who we do it with, always striving for the best solution.

We're constantly challenging the status quo, giving each other the freedom to experiment, innovate and make a difference. We create opportunities to do things differently. Even when things get tough, we work together to deliver on our vision.

Ontic is built upon a culture of trust and excellence — for each other and the work we do. We value one another and our opinions, giving everyone the opportunity to make a difference. We're one inclusive, global family that's committed to innovation in aerospace.

Our Apprenticeship Programme Joining Ontic as an Apprentice offers the opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Engineering.

Depending on your apprenticeship pathway, you'll develop a foundation in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, building the technical knowledge 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. This will provide you with the essential engineering principles and workshop experience needed to succeed.

From your second year onwards, you'll be based at Ontic, gaining practical experience across relevant departments and working alongside our engineering teams. Depending on your pathway, this could involve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, maintenance or repair of aerospace 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 develop both technically and personally.

You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your learning, build confidence in your abilities and develop the skills needed for a long-term career r Future Career For our 2027 intake, we're offering…