Level 3 Mechatronics Apprentice - TE Magnetics

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Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford. We are a world leader in two transformative technologies: the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. One company, with licensable technology for commercialising clean, secure, and affordable fusion energy and enabling new levels of performance in HTS applications that change the world in which we live today.

TE Magnetics, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focused on becoming the leading supplier of HTS technology to multiple markets. Born from a world class fusion energy mission, we are driven to opening new fields of performance.

We provide magnet systems for other fusion companies to accelerate commercial development, as well as to address exciting new applications for HTS, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air, and space.

Tokamak Energy, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.

Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Overview of the role

Salary: £15,500 per annum plus incremental increase each year.

Hours: 37.5 per week.

Start date: September 2025.

TE Magnetics is a new business division within Tokamak Energy. We want to usher in the HTS era. This is a production leadership role within the MBU focused on developing and improving our production structures to manage day-to-day activities across the manufacturing section of the MBU. We recognise we are in our infancy, but we are ambitious and have big plans to grow fast and make a global impact.

We need a production leader to help us shape our processes to ensure we operate efficiently and effectively where each contributing member is maximising the use of their key skills.

As a Tokamak Energy L3 Mechatronics Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work across the magnets manufacturing team as well as all our TEM teams under the guidance, mentorship, and support of our highly skilled and experienced team members. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to attend relevant courses and workshops to further your development.

The L3 apprenticeship qualification will cover the following content:

Other areas of learning that will be covered as part of your apprenticeship will include:

During this 3-year apprenticeship, you will embark on a dedicated engineering path which incorporates attending OAS, our chosen training provider, located in Culham. You can find out more information about OAS at

Please see the structure of your Level 3 apprenticeship below:

You will have dedicated support from our team throughout your apprenticeship. Tokamak Energy strongly believes in building a high standard of in-house capability, starting with our apprentices. We offer the combination of a research and development, maintenance, and manufacturing environment for you to work within; through this you will experience working in a delivery focused and innovative workplace. You will have the opportunity to grow in confidence, learn to work as part of a team and solve problems on a daily basis.

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