Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Degree Apprentice)

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The Original British Motorcycling Company

Triumph Motorcycles is the Original British Motorcycling Company, designing, engineering and manufacturing iconic motorcycles that celebrate our heritage while embracing the future. As a Design Engineer Degree Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working within Triumph’s Design organisation while studying for a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering with a local University. Over four years, you will progressively develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to design, develop and deliver motorcycle components in a production environment. You will be supported by experienced Design Engineers, technical specialists and mentors, applying your academic learning directly to live motorcycle development programmes.

Location and Working Pattern

This apprenticeship is delivered through a hybrid working arrangement split between Triumph Motorcycles in Leicestershire and a local University. Due to the location, we would particularly encourage those based in Leicestershire and Warwickshire to apply.

Role Overview

During the apprenticeship, you will develop the capability to contribute to the design and development of motorcycle components, supporting delivery to agreed time, cost, quality and specification targets in line with Triumph’s New Model Introduction Process (NMIP). The role is technically focused, detail‑driven and project‑based, with increasing levels of responsibility as your skills and experience grow.

Entry Requirements (Essential)

* Minimum 112 UCAS tariff points

* A Levels including Maths at grade B or above, plus an engineering‑related subject (e.g. Physics), or equivalent qualifications

* GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

* Eligibility to undertake a degree apprenticeship, including being ordinarily resident in the UK for the required funding period, not currently being in full‑time education, and holding the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role

* A strong motivation to pursue a career in engineering and product development.

Hours of Work: 39 hours of week, across University, Triumph and study days.

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Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment