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Work Experience Bristol - 2026
R31531

Contract type

Full time

Discipline

Early Careers / Students

Location

Bristol

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00 Job Description

Work Experience Bristol - 2026

What's the opportunity?

Work experience at MBDA is a fantastic way to consider your future career choices. Our scheme is designed to give you insight into how an engineering company functions, as well as the sort of work we do day-to-day.

Throughout the week you'll have the opportunity to learn about our company and the industry we work in by completing activities, tours and workshops all based at our Bristol site. During the programme, you'll be taking part in an exciting design project culminating in a mock customer presentation at the end of the week.

You'll also get the opportunity to learn from current apprentices and graduates, who can give you an insight into our Early Careers schemes and the different career paths available at a company like ours!

When will it take place?

Monday 20th July to Friday 24th July.

How can I apply?

To apply, submit an application. Applications will close at Midnight on the 1st May 2026 (please note we may close earlier, depending on volumes).

Your application will be reviewed by a member of the Bristol work experience team. After initial review, if successful, a member of the team will schedule an informal telephone interview with you.

If successful at the interview stage, you will receive an email with more information about the week's programme and with some paperwork to be completed prior to your arrival onsite.

Information you should know

  • Applications are only open to students currently in Years 10 to 13

  • Our work experience programme is designed to support our local community and schools. For this reason, this opportunity is currently open to students who live or attend school within 15 miles of Bristol. This is due to our safeguarding, insurance, and supervision arrangements, and to improve access for those who might not be able to travel far for unpaid work experience.

  • Applications should be submitted by the student.

  • Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to accommodate all applicants.

Other questions

If you have any questions please email ftn.BristolWorkExperience@mbda.co.uk and one of the team will be in touch.



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Training and Development

You’ll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more. 

We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You’ll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels. 

Dynamic Working

The way we work is changing and your schedule will reflect that. For non-executive employees, we have a flexi-time scheme that allows you to choose, within certain parameters, when you start and finish each day and how you can use time you have accrued. If you have worked the time, you are also able to accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave provided and bank holidays.

Security Clearance

All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance. 

For further information, please view our Security & Vetting page.

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Work Experience Bristol - 2026 R31531

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