Engineering Support Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
CIRTEQ LIMITED
West Yorkshire (BD20 8QP)
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
Posted on 7 May 2025
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Summary
Cirteq, near Keighley, is looking for an apprentice to provide support to its toolroom operations department. The successful candidate will benefit from an extensive on and off-site training programme that leads to becoming a proficient and skilled engineering support technician.
- Wage
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£21,656.96 a year
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Free car parking. Company events- i.e. BBQ’s / Charity Events. Free uniform and Laundry service if needed. Extra holidays as rewards for length of service. Death in service benefits.
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
The role of engineering support is to provide production with engineered solutions to improve production processes and efficiency. They also contribute to the maintenance of key plant and equipment.
Duties include;
- Assist in the design and improvement of production processes and equipment
- Support the implementation of process changes to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency
- Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop engineered solutions that reduce breakdowns and improve reliability
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including technical drawings, maintenance plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support new product introduction (NPE) from prototype to production
- Use CAD software and engineering tools for design modifications and equipment layouts
- Participate in cross-functional improvement teams and support data collection and analysis
Where you'll work
Hayfield Colne Road
Glusburn
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 8QP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
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Your training plan
Working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification:
You will study and be mentored in the workplace and at Appris, Bradford to become a fully-skilled Engineering Technical Support Technician.
See programme content below:
- Year One - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre (Sept 2025): Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence Units - Mechanical Engineering)
- Year Two & Three - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge Units - Mechanical Engineering)
- Year One to Four - Work-Based Learning at Cirteq (Training, Support, Mentoring & Assessment): Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support Technician (Business Support)
- You will also be supported in preparation for your End Point Assessment (EPA) with an independent external organisation
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4 or equivalent)
- maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)
- Science (grade C/4 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Passion for engineering
Other requirements
This employer is based at Glusburn, Keighley and the off-the-job is delivered at Appris, Bradford (day release). It is essential to ensure that you can get to both sites before applying.
About this company
Cirteq, part of Titgemeyer Group, a leading international fastening technology and transport technology company with over 850 employees at 16 individual sites. Cirteq’s roots go back over 75 years in the manufacture of circlips and retaining rings. Through this inheritance we continue to play a significant role in the circlip / retaining ring marketplace constantly developing innovative products, manufacturing processes and delivery systems in close collaboration with the world’s leading manufacturers and automotive companies. The Cirteq business philosophy is based firmly on putting customers first, adopting an approach that motivates every aspect of the business in one single direction – customer satisfaction. With a vast knowledge built up over the years and working with a wide range of custom applications, the Cirteq brand is recognized throughout the World as one of the leaders in the manufacture of all types of circlips, retaining rings, snap-rings and custom designs. A reference point in the Industry, we can proudly boast a comprehensive range of products, producing rings from 1.2 mm to 1000 mm in diameter and offer a one-stop shop for all our Customers.
After this apprenticeship
Further training and job specific development is also a possibility.
Incremental salary rises will be dependent on performance and outcomes.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED
Calvin Bowers
recruitment@appris.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319099.
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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
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