Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITED

West Sussex (RH10 9AS)

Closes in 22 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 June 2025

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Summary

Developing engineering solutions. Working as part of a team on new equipment acquisitions. Developing core engineering workshop skills using hand and powered tools. Understanding of manufacturing efficiencies. Continuous improvement approach to process improvement. Fault diagnosis and machine repair. Preventative Planned Maintenance.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Up to £22,000

Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.45pm. Fridays – 8am – 1pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

4 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

  • Understanding how performance data can be improved through good quality engineering
  • Involvement in Machine Improvement days
  • Involvement in machine breakdowns
  • Development of core engineering skills
  • Involvement in process optimisation trials
  • Develop CAD skills using Solidworks
  • Develop an understanding of machine tooling
  • Involvement with machine builders during machine testing

Where you'll work

Hydehurst Lane
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9AS

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

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 training will take place at University of Chichester (Bognor Campus) 
  • The apprentice will then be located in Crawley at Welland for the remaining hours a week
  • The apprentice will be required to attend university on a Tuesday (all day) and a Wednesday (morning)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

3 Subjects (grade Grade C or above)

BTEC in:

Related Subject (grade PASS or above)

Other in:

Related Subject (grade PASS/C or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Proactive
  • Reliable
  • Focused

Other requirements

Weekly travel to Chichester University is required.

About this company

Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. We are passionate about making a difference in the world. Our reputation is based on a tradition of improvement, ethical leadership, and total commitment to quality and safety. Welland Medical, established in 1988 is part of the CliniMed Group, and has over 280 colleagues committed to enhancing people’s lives.

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After this apprenticeship

We develop apprentices for the future benefit of the company. The aim is to offer a suitable position for any candidate that successfully completes this course Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

Bianca Loucaides

BiancaLoucaides@wellandmedical.com

01293 615455

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327967.

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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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