Job Description Summary

Kick-start your engineering career with GE Vernova. Earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification, and build real hands-on skills working on advanced motors and generators used around the world.

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides advanced electrification systems for customers across energy, marine and industry. At Rotating Machines Rugby, you’ll be part of a team building world-class motors and generators that are helping shape the future of engineering and decarbonisation.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and skilled manufacturing professionals, learning practical skills in a real workshop environment while also attending college through block-release training.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

During your four-year apprenticeship, you’ll develop core manufacturing skills, including:

• Hand fitting

• Mechanical assembly

• Manual milling and turning

• Measurement and inspection

• Electrical wiring and connection

You’ll also build knowledge in key areas such as health and safety, CAD, mechanical maintenance, quality control and engineering materials.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated and ready to learn. You should have, or be expecting to achieve, 5 GCSE passes including Maths, English and a science or technology-based subject.

We’d also like to see:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• A genuine interest in manufacturing and engineering

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Good organisation and problem-solving 

When you join us, you can expect:

• A competitive salary, with annual pay rises

• 34 days’ holiday per year

• A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification

• Support from experienced colleagues and mentors

• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career

• Benefits including employer pension contribution, income protection, private health insurance, life assurance. Flexible benefits such as buy and sell holiday and cycle to work scheme