TCS Technician Apprenticeship

Technician Apprenticeship - TCS

Location: TCS Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JE

Salary: £20,046.00 plus excellent benefits

Qualification: Engineering Apprentice Level 3

Training: Havant & Southdown’s College HSDC

Expected Duration: Up to 36 months

Schedule: Full-time apprenticeship programme. Daytime hours during the apprenticeship programme. Shift-based experience will be provided during training as a Junior Apprentice Technician.

Start Date: Mid/end of August 2026

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Technician Apprentice in our Space and Air Defence Operations team, you’ll learn how to operate, configure and maintain advanced satellite ground and communication systems while working towards nationally recognised engineering qualifications. Your work will support critical communications capabilities that our customers rely on every day.

This is a three-year apprenticeship with a strong focus on electrical and electronic engineering, supported by structured on-site training, IT certifications and hands-on operational experience. You'll gain valuable technical skills, work alongside experienced colleagues and contribute to services that have a positive impact on communities, national capabilities and the future of secure communications. Our work touches lives, and this role offers headroom for people to grow while developing the skills needed to create impactful solutions.

What you’ll do as a Technician Apprentice

• Complete a Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship with a focus on electrical and electronic engineering.

• Undertake structured training to gain certification across operational workstations.


• Support and administer real-time satellite operations under supervision.


• Assist with routine maintenance, system checks, testing and fault-finding activities.


• Support Operations Technicians with troubleshooting and equipment maintenance activities.


• Maintain accurate documentation of operational and maintenance activities and comply with all Safety Risk and Compliance, HR and security requirements.

Does this sound like you?

• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English, Science and IT or equivalent qualifications.


• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.


• ICT qualification or demonstrable interest in information technology.


• Enthusiastic about learning, self-development and building a career in engineering and technology.


• Able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and adapt to changing priorities.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain Security Clearance as required.

What we offer

• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)


• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.


• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service


• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel


• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity


• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

Must hold or be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC) as a condition of employment. Additional vetting requirements to be confirmed by the recruiter.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.


• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [email protected].

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