Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Engineer Surveyor. This apprenticeship program is designed to provide comprehensive training in industry, allowing the successful candidate to develop practical skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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salary will be discussed at interview

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

To be discussed at interview.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

3

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

This position may involve you to work at height, in enclosed spaces and over water.
The environment may also involve exposure to various materials and substances pertinent to the industry. All relevant training will be provided.
Surveying vessels in construction and in maintenance to ensure design requirements are met
Delivering factual and accurate engineering reports to customer deadlines
Working with a team of engineers to achieve contracted deliverables ensuring the safety of life at sea.
dealing with engineering enquiries from people face to face, on the phone and by email.

Where you’ll work

Lloyds Register
Barrow In Furness
LA14 1AF

Training

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

College or training organisation

FURNESS COLLEGE

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

This position may involve you to work at height, in enclosed spaces and over water. The environment may also involve exposure to various materials and substances pertinent to the industry. All relevant training will be provided.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Engineering (grade Level 3)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This position may involve you to work at height, in enclosed spaces and over water. The environment may also involve exposure to various materials and substances pertinent to the industry. All relevant training will be provided. Successful candidates must be able to achieve a UKSV clearance prior to their starting date. Candidates must be a UK citizen or have been living in the UK for at least 5 years

About this company

Lloyd's Register is a leading provider of engineering services to the marine and offshore industries, helping clients design, construct, operate, extend and decommission their assets safely and in line with environmental expectations. LR have a particular need to develop engineers for the global Naval industry to survey vessels throughout the full life of design, build, in service and disposal.

http://www.lr.org (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Competitive Salary and benefits • Health Insurance • Comprehensive training program • Mentorship from experienced professionals • Opportunities for career advancement

After this apprenticeship

Engineering and manufacturing

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FURNESS COLLEGE

Kimberley Johnson

kimberley.johnson@furness.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311025.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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