Apprentice Mechatronics Engineering Technician
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Greater Manchester (M13 9PL)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 July 2025
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Summary
The Technical Apprenticeship Programme will provide you with the ability to become the best version of yourself, taking your career with full support to the next level. As a Mechatronics Engineering Technician at The University of Manchester, you will work in modern workshops with state-of-art equipment and highly skilled colleagues.
- Wage
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£23,414 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (variable times to suit workplace requirements). 1 hour for lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
As an Apprentice, you will receive detailed instruction, information and training surrounding many key aspects pivotal to implementing mechatronics skills within busy, dynamic, workshops and laboratories across the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
Training opportunities include a blend of elctronic and mechanical engineering, with foundations of computing.
Producing components using hand-fitting techniques.
Fluid Power for Hydraulic and Pneumatic control systems
Programmable Logic Controllers for automation systems and engineering prototypes, built to stakeholder specification
Mechanical fabrication, including machining, fitting, welding, and general metal work to repair/modify and manufacture components from drawings
Producing mechanical and electrical engineering drawings using a CAD system
Use of computer-controlled (CNC) machines
Use of 3D printing technologies
Use of plasma, laser, and water cutters
Maintaining Mechanical devices and equipment
Assembling and testing of electrical/electronic circuits
General workshop housekeeping, including cleaning, monitoring and maintenance
Working safely in an engineering environment
Using and communicating technical information
Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
Supporting research projects including the manufacture of bespoke parts to desired specifications
Design engineering concepts to resolve engineering challenges
Liaise with students, researchers, staff, and external personnel to achieve engineering requirements
Undertake additional training and development to remain skilled and current
Work with selected industries to complete live project work within an engineering specialism
Learn project management skills for engineering projects
Where you'll work
Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 9PL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ELEVATED KNOWLEDGE LTD
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
You will spend a mixture of time working alongside experienced professionals, absorbing their wisdom and applying your learning in real-time situations. Imagine being at the forefront of engineering innovation, where each day brings a new challenge and opportunity to excel.
The programme is a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Picture yourself mastering the intricacies of producing engineering components, crafting precise CAD drawings, and sharpening your skills in electronics. You'll delve into the art of programming logic controllers and the precision of CNC programming, all while gaining an industry-recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.
As you progress, your journey will be peppered with enriching experiences that foster not only technical proficiency but also professional growth. By the end of this programme, you will have a robust portfolio showcasing your expertise, ready to impress in a competitive industry.
More training information
In your first year, you'll embark on an exciting journey with Elevated Knowledge in Stockport, where you'll dive into intensive 5-week blocks of training. Here, you'll master crucial hand skills for working with both mechanical and electronic engineering machinery. Between these training blocks, you'll return to your workplace, ready to apply the new skills you've acquired.
In your second year, you'll balance your time between attending college one day a week to complete your BTEC Level 3 and spending the rest of the week gaining hands-on experience across our state-of-the-art engineering facilities at the University of Manchester.
Your final year will be dedicated to refining your expertise and completing your comprehensive portfolio of knowledge, skills, and behaviours, setting you up for a successful career.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)
- Science (grade Grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Passion for robotics
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with code
Other requirements
We are strongly committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and encourage all applicants to apply. Our university is positive about flexible working, blended working arrangements may be considered.
About this employer
One of the world’s leading universities built on research and teaching practices, coupled with one of the most respected apprenticeship programmes in the UK. Our programme builds its success’s year-on-year and continues to develop, matching the needs of the university and our community. We are proud of our strong reputation, supporting each of our apprentices with individualised training, specialised projects, and targeted development to build a future career at the cutting edge of technology.
Company benefits
Generous annual leave plus closures. Pension for you and family. Well-being, counselling, and health support. Learning and development opportunities. Transport loans, Cycle to Work schemes. Workplace nursery. Staff discounts on high street and online
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship in 3 years’ time, you will have a portfolio of key mechatronics skills and a wealth of varied, relevant experience.
Most apprentices are successful in securing a role with the university or choose to continue their academic studies. Opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship exist for high-performing candidates upon completion of their first apprenticeship with us. Whilst we cannot guarantee a permanent position at the University of Manchester, we endeavour to match apprentices with appropriate vacancies and support them through the entire application process.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Laura-Jane Williams
apprenticeships@manchester.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334525.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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