Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) apprentices and graduates
DE&S employs hundreds of apprentices and graduates each year. Find out how we'll empower and support you to launch a successful career in defence.
What we do
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) delivers 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 this we employ 12,500 civil servants and military personnel at over 150 locations worldwide, including at our headquarters in Bristol. Across specialisms from engineering to project management, our people push for best in class every day to keep our nation safe.
Why work for us
There’s no other organisation like DE&S; none with our unique blend of military and civilian expertise, skills and commitment to national defence. That’s why we offer some of the best apprenticeships and graduate jobs in Bristol and the wider Ministry of Defence.
But what really sets us apart is the focus we put on you. You’ll be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive culture where your unique perspective is valued. Apprentices and graduates are the future of DE&S, so we remain committed to developing tomorrow’s talent today.
What we offer
As an apprentice or graduate you’ll be able to take advantage of our impressive employee benefits, including:
- a holiday allowance of 25 days a year, increasing by one day a year to 30 days after five years
- an additional day off for the King’s Birthday
- a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working to support your work-life balance
- support and funding for professional qualifications and associations
- an impressive range of onsite facilities including a fully equipped gym and sports facilities (at MOD Abbey Wood only)
- one-of-a-kind experiences including the chance to go on oversees placements
- a diverse range of employee support networks
- access to everyday savings on things like groceries, travel, and days out
Apprenticeships
As a DE&S apprentice, you’ll receive the very best training. You’ll gain professional qualifications (up to degree level) as you get paid to learn. We have a range of schemes to choose from including engineering apprenticeships, business apprenticeships and our accounting and finance apprenticeship.
Learn more about our current apprenticeship opportunities.
Graduates
DE&S graduate schemes 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 on schemes including our project management graduate schemes, business graduate scheme and operations graduate schemes.