Apprentice Design Engineer
CRC Evans
Lancashire (BB11 5SW)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2025
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Summary
CRC Evans are the leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services. CRC are looking for an apprentice to join their design engineers in producing accurate 3D CAD models of production/project specific equipment, along with full drawings to BS 8888 and bill of materials (BOM’s).
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
To support the engineering department in producing accurate 3D CAD models of production/project specific equipment, along with full drawings to BS 8888 and bill of materials (BOM’s). Implementing small design changes to improve functionality of the design and subsequently revising CAD models, drawings and BOM’s. Supporting the workshop team with build/assembly drawings and additional documentation to ensure all equipment is built and commissioned to specification.
The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Role specific responsibilities
- Validating CAD models through cross referencing accuracy against completed equipment.
- Producing bills of materials for project specific equipment
- Producing engineering drawings to relevant industry standards (BS 8888)
- Minor design changes to existing equipment
- Design verification work, including FEA simulation
- Producing equipment manuals and additional documentation
- Potential for global travel
Health, Safety & Environment
- You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work
- You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice
- You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations
- Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk
- Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements
Where you’ll work
The Pipeline Centre Farrington Road
Rossendale Road Industrial Estate
Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 5SW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
- The sucessful apprentice will be enrolled on the Level 3 Engineering Technician - Product Design and Development
- Training to take place at Burnley College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative
Other requirements
Skills & Knowledge Required: • Able to work independently and on own initiative. • Good communication skills, able to work with clients and colleagues at all levels and to generate clear and accurate reports detailing actions taken and recommended future actions. • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own and others time efficiently. • An understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems is desirable
About this company
CRC Evans is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services. CRC Evans provides a unique combination of welding and coating services, equipment, technologies and integrated solutions, with an unparalleled reputation for excellence that has been gained over 90 years. With a long track record of successful project delivery means and an experienced global team, CRC Evans supports the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of energy and wider infrastructure projects around the world. Customers can be confident in partnering with us.
After this apprenticeship
There is potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Themis
themis@burnley.ac.uk
01282733005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310577.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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