Apprentice Engineering Technician

Summary

To undertake an advance apprenticeship scheme as an Apprentice Engineer, leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£7.55 per hour

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Mon - Thurs: 8am-4:30pm, Fri: 8am - 1pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 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

Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increase overall contribution to the department
To undertake and successfully complete suitable college courses throughout the training period, achieving the academic grades and practical skills in order to entitle yearly progression leading to the award of a suitable qualification
Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workplace
To learn how to assemble the product in line with Standard Operating Procedures
To support New Product Introduction Projects, including understanding how products are developed from inception to implementation
To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair
To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned.
To maintain and ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace.
To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder

Where you’ll work

Trelleborg
International Drive
Tewkesbury Business Park
Tewkesbury
GL20 8UQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard:

Qualification: 610/4353/9 Diploma in Engineering Manufacturing Support Technologies.

Plus - Level 2 competence units.
Level 3 competence qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (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

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Enthusiastic

Other requirements

This apprenticeship is a great opportunity in a global company, however, it does require a lot of hard work and dedication. Learners will be expected to study for their qualifications and from their second year also contribute to the workplace.

About this company

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a global company that specializes in providing advanced engineered solutions for sealing, damping, and protecting applications in various industries. The Tewkesbury site focuses on Aerospace, Industrial and Semicon applications.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to develop in different areas of interest.

Production Engineer
Process Engineer
Quality Engineer
New Product Introduction
This could be in Aerospace, Industrial or Semicon

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED

Tegan Kropacz

tegan.kropacz@trelleborg.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316632.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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