Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

Carfulan Group supply and service multi-sensor measuring equipment, 3D printing, tool pre-setting and inspection, as well as turned-part measurement solutions. You will be guaranteed junior role in sales, service or applications with the Carfulan Group upon the successful completion of an apprenticeship.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm with time-off to attend The JCB Academy.

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

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

A Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship is a program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction that will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as an engineering technician. The apprenticeship takes 3 years to complete and will lead to nationally recognised qualifications. The engineering technician apprenticeship covers a range of topics, including:

Engineering principles
Technical mathematics
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Mechanical and electrical engineering

Apprentices will also learn about manufacturing processes, quality control, and maintenance, as well as health and safety regulations. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to work independently as engineering technician and may be able to progress to higher-level roles within the company.

The apprenticeship standard may also involve the completion of a portfolio of evidence, which includes assessments of the apprentice's knowledge, skills and competences acquired during the course of the apprenticeship.

Where you’ll work

FARADAY HOUSE
WOODYARD LANE
FOSTON
DERBY
DE65 5DJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE JCB ACADEMY

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

Studying a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Engineering Technician over a four-year period, specialised programme designed to develop formal engineering knowledge and skills.

Three of those years include spending time at The JCB Academy to earn an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical
Work will be carried out alongside vastly experienced professionals to provide knowledge on a wide range of subjects including health and safety, advanced mathematics, computer-aided design (CAD) software techniques and machine installation and calibration
Both practical and theoretical methods will be utilised to ensure apprentices develop the wide range of skills they will need to succeed in the engineering profession

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Engineering Technician

EAL L2 Dip in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Edexcel L3 BTEC Dip in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
EAL L3 Dip in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering -Technical Support Technician (Development Competence)
Level 2 Functional Skills English (exemptions apply)
Level 2 Functional Skills maths (exemptions apply)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A guaranteed junior role in sales, service or applications with the Carfulan Group upon the successful completion of an apprenticeship
Competitive salary
Access to personal development training
Pension scheme with company contribution upon completing an apprenticeship and entering employment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-5 (A*-B/C))
Maths (grade 9-5 (A*-B/C))
Science (grade 9-5 (A*-B/C) or equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

The Carfulan Group of companies comprises of OGP UK, SYS Systems, Zoller and VICIVISION, providing a complete range of technology solutions at our Advanced Innovation Centre in Foston, Derbyshire. We offer precision, performance and perfection for your manufacturing processes, through multi sensor metrology, 3D printing, tool presetting and shaft measurement.

https://carfulan.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A guaranteed junior role in sales, service or applications with the Carfulan Group upon the successful completion of an apprenticeship
Competitive salary
Access to personal development training
Pension scheme with company contribution upon completing an apprenticeship and entering employment

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