Apprentice Process Engineer

Summary

Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success.

Wage

£15,213.25 a year

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday, 8.00am - 12.00pm. Whilst at training provider

38 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

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

This is a 4 year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year of training will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Redditch learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.

Skills you’ll develop include:

Fitting & assembly skills
Fluid power
Electrical wiring & testing
Turning
Milling
CAD

Roles and Responsibilities;

Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development
Assist with the design of new systems and processes ensure the cost effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations
Ensure all product and system requirements are taken into account from the initial process conception to the finished result
Assist with shop floor layout and cell designs
Review fixtures and tooling designs for machining and assembly operations
Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions
Ensure product and process quality meets specifications required
Support the tender process for equipment to ensure the best quality for best price
Assist with the installation of machinery and equipment as required
Improve manufacturing efficiency reducing cycle times and equipment layout
Support and lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities
Assist with reviewing FMEAs, (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) process documentation and implement improvements

Where you'll work

JVM Castings Ltd, Droitwich Road
Worcester
WR3 7JX

Training

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

College or training organisation

MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9-5)
English (grade 9-4)
Science (grade 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any two other subjects (grade 9-4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

The first year of the apprenticeship will take place at Midland Group Training Services in Redditch.

About this company

At JVM Castings we pair tradition with innovation, enabling us to deliver quality aluminium die casting to our local and global customers efficiently and effectively. From design to delivery, JVM Castings have the capabilities to tailor aluminium castings to your requirements, whether it’s a small, high volume run or a bulk mainstream run.

After this apprenticeship

JVM aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training agreement wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development

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