At MES, we believe that investing in people is just as important as investing in technology. That's why we're proud to be members of The 5% Club, demonstrating our commitment to developing young talent, creating opportunities and helping shape the future of the engineering industry.
What is The 5% Club?
The 5% Club is a UK employer-led organisation that encourages businesses to invest in the next generation of talent through apprenticeships, graduate schemes and other earn-and-learn opportunities.
Its ambition is for at least 5% of an organisation's workforce to be undertaking 'earn and learn' positions, helping more people gain valuable qualifications, practical experience and the skills needed to build successful careers.
By joining The 5% Club, MES is recognising the importance of providing opportunities for people to learn, develop and progress within the workplace.
Why are we committed?
The engineering industry is constantly evolving, and developing the next generation of skilled professionals is essential to its future.
At MES, we recognise that young people bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and new ideas. Providing them with the right opportunities, training and support not only benefits individuals but also strengthens our business and the wider industry.
We want to create an environment where people can learn on the job, build confidence, develop practical skills and work towards long-term career opportunities.
Our membership of The 5% Club reflects our commitment to making this happen and ensuring that developing people remains an important part of our business.
Supporting our own young apprentices
Since MES was established, we've welcomed three apprentices into the business and provided two additional work placement opportunities.
We're committed to continuing this support and developing the next generation of talent, with an ongoing goal of welcoming at least one new apprentice each year as our business grows and a minimum of 5% of the MES workforce being made up of apprentices.
“MES has provided me with incredible support at the start of my engineering career. I’ve been given so many opportunities to travel, gain new experiences and develop a better understanding of the engineering and aircraft industry. Having the opportunity to study alongside gaining real-world engineering experience is extremely valuable, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given so far. I look forward to continuing to learn, develop and see where this journey takes me.”
Looking to the future
An apprenticeship at MES offers a great opportunity to learn, develop new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience as part of our team.
As well as gaining hands-on-experiencing operating the latest metrology and 3D scanning technologies, across a variery of sectors including a aviation, rail, automotive and construction industries, you'll work towards a recognised professional qualification.
We're always keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are ready to learn and develop with us. Visit our Careers page to find out more about opportunities at MES.