Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice
PARKER HANNIFIN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
Barnstaple. (EX31 1NP)
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
Posted on 22 May 2025
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Summary
Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. You’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.
- Wage
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£23,000 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30. Friday, 08:00 to 14:00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
What you will learn:
- Industry health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Maintenance and operational practices for a variety of manufacturing equipment.
- Core engineering theories and principles relevant to manufacturing engineering.
- Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
- Lean Manufacturing principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Heijunka, Andon, Single Piece Flow, 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and SMED.
- Practical knowledge of high-precision tools, automation, and robotics.
- CAM programming using software like Edge-cam, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
Your responsibilities:
- Support the development of solutions to enhance production capabilities through robotics and automation.
- Provide support to manufacturing Andon system, providing solutions to interruptions in production flow.
- Evaluate and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.
- Troubleshoot production issues to minimise downtime.
- Ensure all necessary documentation, information, and tools are available to support the manufacturing team.
- Collaborate effectively with your team, communicate clearly, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attend college and maintain good progress with studies submitting assignments and coursework in good time.
Where you'll work
Riverside Road,
Pottington Business Park,
Barnstaple.
EX31 1NP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
PETROC
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Your training plan
You will receive practical training at our site in Barnstaple, working alongside an experienced team of Manufacturing Engineers. Formal learning will take place at Petroc, working towards a Maintenance and Operations Engineering (Level 3) apprenticeship, where you will gain additional experience and technical knowledge. This combination ensures you develop both the practical skills and the core knowledge required to succeed in your role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade 4 to 9)Other in:
Engineering or Technology based qualification (grade 4 to 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
The manufacturing engineering apprenticeship would suit someone with a proactive, solution-focused mindset, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About this company
At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there are a variety of exciting career paths available. Many of our former apprentices have progressed into roles such as Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, and even Management positions. With the solid foundation and skills gained during your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to advance within the company and develop a rewarding long-term career in engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETROC
Alex Rendle
alex.rendle@parker.com
01271 313131
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322250.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
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