Engineering Apprentice

TE Connectivity

Witham (CM8 3AH)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 July 2025)

Posted on 2 June 2025

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Summary

A unique opportunity to learn from a highly experienced Engineering team, responsible for all aspects of product development using leading-edge processor technology for the renewable electrical power industry. The role will cover new product design from concept to launch and be involved in Electronics Hardware, Embedded Software and more.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Annual Bonus. Pension Contribution double match up to 10 %.

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:55am - 4:35pm. Fridays 7:55am - 1:15pm. Lunch break each day at 12:30pm - 1:15pm.

37 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

Working within a diverse Engineering team responsible for the design and validation of new products and supporting existing product portfolio

The successful candidate will be required to support the Engineering team with a wide range of tasks required. The candidate will be involved in the entire project lifecycle from concept to launch, having the opportunity to be involved in all disciplines of the design.

The main duties will be:

  • Testing & Verification of products
  • Sample assembly and Verification
  • Support Design team in daily tasks
  • 3D printing, Testing, soldering, Fault finding
  • 5S+1, Continuous Improvement Projects

Where you'll work

Freebournes Road
Witham
CM8 3AH

Training

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

College or training organisation

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing - Electrical pathway.
  • College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and a Science (grade A*-C/9-4)

A Level in:

3 A-levels, including Engineering or maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Computer work will be required. September is when College starts, employment date with company can be discussed with employer.

About this company

For 140 years, TE's Crompton Instruments have enabled engineers to measure and protect applications in a variety of industries ranging from car-charging stations, power generation, process control, and test and measurement to utilities, marine, and oil and gas. TE Connectivity’s Energy division has over 3,300 employees globally across 10 engineering competency centres and 12 manufacturing sites. Crompton Instruments is part of the Energy Division. The manufacturing, engineering, PM & back office are based in Witham, Essex. We have two modification centres based in Fuquay Varina in US and one just outside of Sidney in Australia.

https://www.te.com/en/products/brands/crompton-instruments.html?tab=pgp-story (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays. Enhanced sickness payment & Maternity leave. Life Assurance 4 X Salary. Christmas Voucher. Sharesave Scheme. Expert Support for Menopause, Fertility, Baby and Men’s Health. EAP. • Independent Free Mortgage Advice.

After this apprenticeship

A job within the Engineering community at TE Connectivity. We have multiple sites (not guaranteed).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323489.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 July 2025)

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