Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Curtiss Wright in Corby are one of the leading global brands of spring-loaded and pilot-operated pressure relief valves. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice to join their team. Duties include: manufacturing skills of complex small components that require manual dexterity. Please read the job description.

Wage

£17,532.14 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 9 months

Positions available

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

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience, new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Your duties will include:

Learning all about the companies manufacturing process including lean processes
Manufacturing skills of complex small components that require manual dexterity
Undertake other manufacturing duties supported-with-job training
Typically, on a rotation basis, you will work with all functions within the Business Unit
Learning all aspects of not only manufacturing, but also light assembly
You will be trained in Health & Safety skills

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Where you’ll work

25 Earlstrees Road
NN17 4AZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Patience
Problem solving skills
Team player

Other requirements

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

About this company

THIS COMPANY HELP YOU ENGINEER IT! They are committed to provide total pressure, flow control management, heat exchanger repair and isolation products to industrial markets. Their experienced engineering team and innovative products, equip, audit, monitor and maintain, ensuring plant function and safety.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you can expect to continue in manufacturing or continue your studies

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEDFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314017.

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Closes on Sunday 25 May 2025

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