Project Engineer Degree Apprentice
LASER ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS LTD
SOUTH YORKSHIRE (DN11 0PS)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 7 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 October 2025
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering team at Laser Additive Solutions, we are an Advanced Engineering company specialising in the following laser processes: welding, cutting, hardening and 3D metal printing. As an Apprentice you will be involved in research, development and production work for a wide range of sectors.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Successful candidate will be paid a minimum of £7.55 an hour, however at interview and offer stage the wage will be confirmed.
- Training course
- Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 38 hours. Working start and end times to be confirmed at interview stage.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 December 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
The role can be varied and typically may include (but is not limited to):
- Programming and operations in connection to the 3D metal printer
- Programming the industrial laser systems using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which operates the 6-axis machinery that completes component repairs and welds new parts
- Putting together project plans, liaising with suppliers and ensuring all work is carried out on time for customers
- Working with customers using online meetings, by phone, email and in person
- Reverse engineering, using non-contact measuring systems and specialist computer software, to produce electronic models of parts. These then feed into the CAM programming
- Working with metallography lab equipment including a cutting saw, mounting samples, microscopes (and associated software) to produce an image on screen of what each piece of metal looks like
- Compiling material analysis reports for internal and customer use
- Writing and developing documentation linked to our ISO9001 accreditation - including producing instruction sheets and risk assessments
- Producing quotations / proposal bid writing
- There will be some tidying/cleaning expected as part of this role
- There may be the opportunity to gain a licence for driving a forklift and use this as part of on-site operations
Where you'll work
1A BANKWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
BANKWOOD LANE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN11 0PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
The apprenticeship is delivered both remotely and on-site at our Brayford Pool campus (University of Lincoln. Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7TS).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C or 4 minimum)
- Maths (grade C or 4 minimum)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Engineering (grade Pass)
- Maths (grade Pass)
- Science (grade Pass)
T Level in:
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering team at Laser Additive Solutions (LAS). LAS are an Advanced Engineering company specialising in the following laser processes: welding, cutting, hardening and 3D metal printing (Additive Manufacturing). As a Project Engineer Degree Apprentice you will become involved in undertaking research and development and/or production work for a wide range of sectors. The role can be varied as we are an SME, and you will need to work well in a team. The role typically may include (but is not limited to) undertaking practical and/or design work, bid writing, quotations, working with customers or partner organisations or subcontractors at various points throughout the enquiry and project cycle, tidy and clean the workshop areas, answering the phone and supporting and learning from other engineering staff. You will be in a role that can be practical “hands on” and “problem solving/thinking”, alongside undertaking tasks which may be desk based, to deliver against a project. We have other engineers to support and help you in your development and we hope you will consider applying to join our fantastic team. LAS are based across 3 buildings within a very short distance of each other – with staff normally accessing all buildings regularly throughout a typical day.
http://www.laseradditivesolutions.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Laser Additive Solutions Ltd has a flexible working policy and free on-site car parking.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion the Apprentices will progress from a Degree Apprentice Project Engineer to a Project Engineer role. The apprentices will also have further training and development opportunitues during and after the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Charlie Clift-Bowmar
oas@lincoln.ac.uk
07966179168
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347888.
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