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Apprenticeships and Graduate Schemes2024-05-08T14:38:07+01:00

To us, you’re more than an apprentice or graduate.
You’re a future leader, a specialist, an innovator.

We’ll empower you to carve out your own career. Whatever you want to be, we’ll help you get there as you discover new talents,
new ambitions and new experiences. We develop potential like yours. So, aim high. Are you ready?

A career with no limitations.

We are Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). We procure, maintain and deliver world-class equipment to the UK’s armed forces, all over the globe. From fighter jets to food deliveries, we provide smarter tech and safer equipment to protect our armed forces.

To do that, we need the best people. 12,500 of them in fact, at over 150 locations worldwide. Across specialisms from engineering to project delivery, our people push for best-in-class every day. They lead the way in their field – because it keeps our nation safer.

Apprenticeships

Looking for an apprenticeship? We have a range to choose from including engineering, finance and business. As an apprentice, you’ll receive the very best training as you get paid to learn and you’ll even gain certified qualifications along the way. 

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Graduates

Our graduate programmes enable you to make an impact from day one. You’ll be given real responsibility and hands-on experience to enhance your skills and test your knowledge. As a DE&S graduate you’ll have plenty of room to grow. 

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Culture and Inclusion

Culture and inclusion are part of our core values. We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and represented. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, we can truly innovate and succeed.

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Elevating careers, rewarding perks. Explore our benefits.

Discounts

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Facilities

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Financial

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Opportunities 

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Flexible working

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Health & wellbeing

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Development

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Diversity and inclusion

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What our learners say about working for DE&S

“The best thing about being a graduate at DE&S is you get given opportunities to do and see things you wouldn’t be able to anywhere else.”

Charlotte, Quality Management Graduate

Developing tomorrow’s talent, today.

Meet some of our talented apprentices and graduates

We have hundreds of amazing and inspiring apprentices and graduates across our organisation. Here are just some of their stories.

Interested in starting your career with us?

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