Production Apprentice

Summary

Work in the Panels Production department, dealing with a wide range of tasks specific to each area and providing support where necessary. Apply knowledge across functional areas to satisfy customer requirements with a clear focus on Safety, Quality and Cost.

Wage

£15,525 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 with 30 minute lunch break. Friday 08:00 – 13:00 with no lunch break.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Good communication skills, able to generate written reports for customer reviews regarding the repair of various pumps.
Support colleagues in the assigned department by working both as a team member and/or as an individual with the assembly, disassembly, aligning, adjusting, and repairing of products.
Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers, contractors, and visitors. Complies with the Health & Safety at
Work, etc. Act 1974 and any other Acts and Regulations which may be equally relevant.
Take a proactive approach towards safety.
Undertake a range of tasks suited to the level of training and development.
To support colleagues in the assigned department by working both as a team member and/or as an individual, depending upon the work being undertaken.
To attend college and complete work on time and to a high standard.
Comply with Company rules, regulations, working practices and all relevant provisions of any collective agreement at all times.
To carry out activities in a safe and diligent manner.
Manage time effectively; prioritise work according to requirements and timescales.
Comply with any reasonable management request within the bounds of the terms and conditions of employment.
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Contribute to the development of a Lean Organisation and actively participate in Continuous Improvement.
Support adherence to, and development of, the Grundfos Production system.

Safety:

Respect all company safety policies and procedures.
Report near misses /accidents in a timely manner to the
Supervisor or Safety Coordinator and share in DAM (Daily Action Meeting).
Maintain 5S in the area.

Where you’ll work

Ferry Boat Lane
Castletown
Sunderland Tyne & Wear
SR5 3JL

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

Full Engineering Technician Standard Level 3. The first year is full-time at the college. Day release for the remainder of the apprenticeship. Check your travel to work.

Mandatory Qualifications:

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development, all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development, all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Product Design and Development.
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any other subject (grade GCSE grade 4-9)
English (grade GCSE grade 4-9)
Maths (grade GCSE grade 4-9)
Science (grade GCSE grade 4-9)

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

Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Grundfos Manufacturing Ltd are a UK leader in the supply of pumps and pump systems for domestic, commercial building services and process industry applications. In addition, Grundfos is a major supplier to the water supply and treatment industries and provider of packaged fire sets. Grundfos are part of the Grundfos Group that employ over 19,000 in 83 companies worldwide.

After this apprenticeship

Join us in solving the world's water and climate challenges while making a career in a global organisation. Discover new opportunities by searching for all our open positions and read more about how we pioneers change together.

Possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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