Apprentice Extrusion Technician

EUROCELL GROUP LIMITED

Derby (DE55 4RF)

Closes on Monday 27 April 2026

Posted on 18 March 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Extrusion Technician, supporting our extrusion processes and production operations.

As part of our skilled Manufacturing team, you’ll play a key role in supporting extrusion activities, tooling setup and quality control. 

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (16:00 finish on Fridays)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

8

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

  • Work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
  • Learn and support extrusion processes, including tooling setup and adjustments
  • Develop the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Carry out basic product inspection and quality checks
  • Planning and organising tasks with guidance from experienced team members
  • Apply a logical, methodical approach to problems and process improvements
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail

Where you'll work

Fairbrook House
Clover Nook Road
Alfreton
Derby
DE55 4RF

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

https://www.eurocell.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • 3x Salary Life Assurance
  • High Street Discounts
  • Staff Discount

After this apprenticeship

Potentially full-time employment once finishing the apprenticeship programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Laura

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900467

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021783.

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Closes on Monday 27 April 2026