Level 4 Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a recognised qualification. You will work with experienced professionals to kick start your career in Engineering.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday-Friday .37 Hours

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 4 July 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

Key Responsibilities:

Setting up and maintaining injection moulding equipment
Collaborating with engineers to analyse production data and identify areas for improvement
Implementing solutions to improve efficiency and product quality
Conducting regular inspections of moulded products to ensure quality standards are met
Performing routine maintenance on injection moulding machinery

Where you'll work

UNIT 10
BOWMANS TRADING ESTATE
BESSEMER DRIVE
STEVENAGE
SG1 2DL

Training

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

College or training organisation

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
OAKLANDS COLLEGE

Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician

Equal to Level 4 (Higher national certificate)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

A Level in:

Science or Technology (grade 4-9)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

At Neptune Injection (part of Neptune Engineering) we pride ourselves on our reputation for quality and flexibility. Over the last 50 years we have evolved and grown to become one of the UK’s leading Injection Moulding and Mould Tooling companies. Our new facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, employs the latest technology and techniques to complement our experienced and talented workforce. We have a wealth of knowledge in precision engineering, mould tool manufacture and injection moulding

http://www.neptune-eng.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Comprehensive training and development program. • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. • Opportunities for career advancement within the company. • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress into a permanent job role.

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