Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We are offering a fantastic Engineering apprenticeship where you will get the opportunity to work on some cutting edge machinery. Alongside this we will assist you in obtaining an NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, HNC level 4 and four City & Guilds certificates in the areas of hydraulics, engines, transmissions, and electricity.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 & Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:30

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

Learn a range of skills from some small electronics and mechanical works, through to general electrical maintenance and installation and high voltage inspections
Will also learn much larger mechanical maintenance and installations including engines and generators
Use your hydraulics knowledge to replace rams and control solenoids
Experience inspection of crane components operating on 6600 volts

Where you’ll work

DP World Southampton
204-207 Western Docks
SO15 1DA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SOUTHAMPTON ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (THE)

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Gain an NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, HNC Level 4, 4 x City & Guilds certifications: Hydraulics, Engines, Transmissions & Electrics
Training at height and in tight spaces
Full training on how to do routine planned maintenance to keep the fleet fully functional

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (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
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

It is a requirement of this role that Apprentices must obtain a full UK driving licence by the end of the Apprenticeship. You must be comfortable working at heights. We will invite candidates to carry out a height test before contracts are issued. All applicants are required to complete an aptitude test to be considered for this role.

About this company

We are at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solution. We are one of the UK’s largest container terminals providing cargo handling services to some of the largest container ships in the world. The company is owned by Dubai Ports, one of the largest marine terminal operating groups in the world. We provide our customers with fast, reliable and secure services to move containers through the strategically located port of Southampton. We operate 15 quay container cranes, 84 straddle carriers, 8 empty container handlers, and a fleet of small vehicles on a 24/7 and 363 days per annum basis. It is the role of the engineering team to ensure that this equipment is kept operational and able to meet performance requirements. We are dedicated to productivity and customer service and employs many talented individuals who we are proud to support and deliver the high standard of service and quality expected within the industry. We currently employ approximately 660 employees and use around 250 permanently assigned contract stevedores to support our growing business.

https://www.dpworld.com/southampton (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free Onsite Parking, Free Onsite Gym, Subsidised Canteen

After this apprenticeship

We would recruit apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training where possible

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