Early careers and aerospace apprenticeship opportunities at Ipeco

Early Careers

Training young people has been part of Ipeco’s story since the late 1960s and remains the lifeblood of our business. Many of our former trainees now hold senior positions, leading teams and mentoring the next generation.

Our fully accredited Training Centre offers a wide range of industry-recognised qualifications, while giving you the chance to earn a salary as you train. In 2024, our commitment to creating opportunities was nationally recognised with The King’s Award for Promoting Opportunity.
Engineering apprentice training at Ipeco Southend aerospace manufacturing facility
Southend, Essex
4 Year Scheme

Extended Career Builder Scheme

Achieve a nationally recognised L3 qualifications combined with practical experience to build your career within Ipeco.
Assembly engineering apprentice at Ipeco Southend aerospace manufacturing facility
Southend, Essex
12 Months Scheme

Assembly Career Builder Scheme

Recognised apprenticeship-level qualification combining practical experience and accredited training to launch your career.
Southend, Essex
18 months Scheme

Upholstery Career Builder Scheme

Recognised apprenticeship-level qualification combining practical experience and accredited training to launch your career.
Magnified electronic circuit board
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire
4 Year Scheme

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Level 3 Apprenticeship specialising in Electrical Engineering, combining practical experience in the workplace with learning at Bedford College.
Machine apprentice Ipeco
Egham, Surrey
4 Year Scheme

CNC Machining Apprenticeship

Level 3 Apprenticeship specialising in CNC Machining, combining practical experience in the workplace with learning at Uxbridge College.
Ipeco Composites Apprentice
Clevedon, Somerset
4 Year Scheme

Composite Technician Apprenticeship

L3 Apprenticeship specialising in composite materials, combining practical experience in the workplace with learning at Weston College.
Work Experience
All Locations

Work Experience

We offer a variety of work experience opportunities across different departments, working alongside our trainees.
Internships
All Locations

Internships

Our internship programme offers hands-on experience, real projects, and the chance to explore a career in engineering.
All Locations

Resources for Schools

Here you’ll find resources to help you engage students with the career opportunities available through Ipeco’s Career Builder Schemes.

Upcoming Careers Events

Southend, Essex
19 February, 2026
Meet the team and learn about Ipeco’s Career Builder Schemes which offer opportunities to earn while learning engineering skills.