2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development
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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employee Type: Permanent
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. University days are normally a Friday, where you would either attend University in person or virtually. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu are the Thales working days where you will be on site at Thales in Glasgow or working from home where suitable.
What The Role Has To Offer
* Earn while you learn
* Job specific training experience
* Recognised qualifications
* A support network of students currently on the programme
* Various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
* Permanent role from day one
* Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered
In the role of a Software Graduate Apprentice, you will work with the Engineering and Industry teams to design Software Solutions for our Engineering Systems and Hardware. You’ll work collaboratively with other teams in the business to ensure that you deliver the most effective software systems for the business and grow your skills and knowledge whilst doing so. In this role you will have the opportunity to support ‘embedded systems’ which will allow for you to test the practicalities of your coding on real time cutting edge hardware.
Apprentice Programme
As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will be studying at the University of Strathclyde towards a BSc in Software Development. For the duration of this 4-year programme, you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Software function in Glasgow.
You will be given one day per week in which to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real-life engineering environment. Apprentices will be required to attend classes on campus for 10 days annually, once a month during term-time.
Upon completion of the programme, you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.
Requirements
* 4 Highers (BBBB) including either Maths, Computing Science or Physics
* National 5 English at grade C or above
Benefits
* 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
* Company Pension
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Life Insurance
* Discount Portal
* Performance-related pay uplifts
* 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026.
Closing Date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Recruitment Process
For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit our website.
Security Clearance
All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us.
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer, and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.
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