Apprentice Design Engineer

Summary

This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic and eager to develop technical skills while gaining hands-on experience and studying for a BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 3pm with time to complete University assignments/attend class as required.

38 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 6 September 2025

Duration

5 years

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 part of the Engineering Design Team the role involves assembly, manufacture, build and design of equipment for the quarrying and mining industry.

Where you'll work

HUNTINGDON COURT
HUNTINGDON WAY
MEASHAM
SWADLINCOTE
DE12 7NQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

The BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design Degree Apprenticeship is taught through 'blended learning' - a combination of face-to-face and online teaching. Face-to-face sessions are usually delivered in blocks and we can be flexible, arranging them to fit around the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

Maths (grade C or above)
STEM based subject (grade C or above)

BTEC in:

Engineering (instead of A-Levels) (grade At least 90 credits)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

Due to the location please consider how you will get to work/University or if you'll need to relocate before starting.

About this company

Hewitt Robins is a World leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist Vibrating Screens and Vibrating Equipment for the mining, quarrying, recycling, foundry, steel and bulk material sectors.

http://www.hewittrobins.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free onsite parking, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, company pension scheme, sick pay, company events.

After this apprenticeship

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

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