Sesame Access Systems Ltd
Degree Apprenticeship in Electro-mechanical Engineering
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Degree Apprenticeship in Electro-mechanical Engineering
Electro-mechanical Engineer ** Degree Apprenticeship**
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About the Role
Join our thriving team as we welcome you into a fully-funded, hands-on electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship. You will split your time between academic study at the University of Nottingham (part-time) and practical work experience at Sesame Access Systems Ltd while contributing to our innovative projects.
As an apprentice, you will enjoy accelerated, demonstrable growth in engineering—both on-site and across international locations where Sesame installs its lifts. Our skillful team, with cumulative 200 years of industry experience, welcomes you to develop between manufacturing, installation, and service of our award-winning Sesame wheelchair lifts.
Key Opportunities
- Hands-on experience alongside academic study: Earning a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering through blended learning. The block-release programme, spanning 5.5 years, will deepen your technical and management expertise regularly.
- Global exposure: Engage in UK and international installations. High-profile client accounts include prestigious locations such as Bank of England, UK Supreme Court, LA Clippers Basketball Stadium (USA), and Kensington Palace.
- Work with industry experts: Learn from Sesame Engineers—each applicant gains professional supervision and feedback from our experienced team.
- CAD integration: Work directly with Sesame CAD drawings, aiding both manufacturing and servicing tasks.
- Confidence-building growth: Develop confidence in your engineering abilities within a supportive, hands-on work environment.
- Social integration and team bonding: Network, relax and build lifelong friendships at Sesame summer BBQs, parties, subsidised ski trips to Poland to discover our Design Teams, and more!
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Why Join Us?
Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programme is a strongly revelled track with proven success. Our previous applicants proved outstanding performance:
- We now invite the third Level 6 apprentice, with benchmark standards fully established.
- Current trainee: Starts April 2022 and achieved 4th year exams successfully, targeted for a 2:1 Honours Degree.
- Future graduates: The second season of the programme, launched in September 2025, excels with successful completion of first-year exams.
- Track record: Traineeship supported by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and extend technical skills: Intermediate electro-mechanical engineering in practical, varied projects.
- Global operations: Engage directly in local and international engineering lifts maintenance, diagnostics, and innovations.
- Engineering solutions: Problem-solving and design integrity refinements as part of the team.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in travel and response to worldwide job demands.
Entry Requirements
To ensure you thrive in our apprenticeship, meet these criteria or equivalents:
- Academic CGSE Requirements:
- 5 GCSEs, including:
- Grade 4 or above in English language,
- Grade 5 or above in maths,
- Other subjects will be reviewed case-by-case.
- 5 GCSEs, including:
- Higher-Level Background:
- 3 A-levels: with at least a Grade B in maths, and a minimum of two other A-levels achieving Grade B. Note: Citizenship skills, general studies, or critical thinking are not applicable.
Alternative pathways also accepted:
- Relevant BTEC engineering qualifications, relevant assessable apprenticeship.
- Demostrate prior relevant work experience within engineering/service contexts.
- Case-by-case evaluation for graduation equivalents.
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Benefits
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Fully-funded university study: Achieving a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering through block-release at University of Nottingham.
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Competitive starting salary: £26,000, with room for salary escalations based on continuous performance.
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Additional support:Financial assistance for academic block-release travel or hotel expenses.
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Flexible working conditions:
- Standard working days: 45 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 7am–4pm), with voluntary overtime on Saturdays when needed.
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Inclusive benefits: Corporate 20 paid holidays + bank holidays, professional pension plan, subsidised annual ski trip (Poland), and cycle-to-work scheme.
Location & Travel
- Base Location: Sesame Access Systems Ltd, Unit 1, Cumberland Works, Wintersells Business Park, Byfleet, Surrey, KT147LF.
- Potential travel can span London and UK-wide construction sites and global Service missions. A passport will be essential.
Application Timeline
- Closing date for Applications: Monday 6th July 2026.
- Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026.
Are You Ready?
If you are driven by innovation, engineering challenges, and passionate about putting your technical skills into practice, apply today.
Our apprenticeship isn’t just about going to university, it’s about embarking on a journey to qualify and prosper as an Electro-Mechanical Engineer while working on real-time engineering dilemmas and crafting solutions the world will value.
For more information, refer to our updated chronological vignette illustrating Sesame’s continuation.
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