Engine Test Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are excited to offer an apprenticeship in our Build and Test department which supports MAHLE Powertrain by building, instrumenting, and testing prototype engines, batteries and motors helping lead the research and development into new cutting-edge green technologies, such as Hybridisation and Electrification.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

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Training course

Propulsion technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

As an apprentice, training will be delivered in the department and via day release study at Milton Keynes College. Upon completion of the training, you will be equipped with the skills to:

Comply with Health and Safety requirements
Learn to use the appropriate tools and equipment to build mechanical and electrical assemblies
Understand the function of key components used in powertrain and vehicle systems
Able to check prototype components are fit for purpose and prepare them for assembly
Build complex prototype assemblies such as engines, batteries and vehicles
Able to build, fit electrical harnesses and fault find electrical systems
To maintain and upkeep equipment in associated areas
To produce or modify parts to support the business needs
Have completed an engineering qualification at level 4

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Where you'll work

Costin House, 52 St. James Mill Road
Northampton
NN5 5TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Propulsion technician (level 4)

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Your training plan

Propulsion Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

Full training and support in the workplace from skilled propulsion and vehicle build engineers
Day-release training and support at Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way campus
Support throughout your apprenticeship from a college Workplace Trainer
In partnership with Milton Keynes College, MAHLE Powertrain aims to provide you with a first class apprenticeship that will put you on to an excellent career path with the Company

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's including Maths & English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade C)

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

About this company

MAHLE Powertrain provides our customers with a unique combination of support capabilities —access to the latest component and subsystem technologies from our parent company MAHLE, research and development of these technologies to create pioneering powertrain solutions, and the experience of taking these advanced drivetrains into production.

After this apprenticeship

An Engine Build Technician

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