Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer

SOVRIN PLASTICS LTD

Slough (SL1 4ST)

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 11 September 2025)

Posted on 14 August 2025

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Summary

Sovrin Medical Plastics is a world class, certified, contract manufacturer supplying Precision Injection Mouldings, Assemblies and Medical Devices to the Pharmaceutical, Drug Delivery and Healthcare industries. We are looking for enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice. Initially transitioning between Production, Toolroom, and Maintenance departments.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Overtime paid

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 14 September 2025

Duration

4 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

Sovrin Medical Plastics is a world class, ISO 13485 certified, contract manufacturer supplying Precision Injection Mouldings, Assemblies and Medical Devices to the Pharmaceutical, Drug Delivery and Healthcare industries.

We are looking for enthusiastic Engineering Apprentices. Initially transitioning between Production (injection moulding Process Engineering), Toolroom, and Maintenance departments, you will learn the hands-on core skills needed before eventually choosing one of these disciplines to specialise in.

As an Apprentice, our blended apprenticeship learning programme will consist of a mixture of on-the-job experience and college-based learning including but not limited to the following:

  • Electrical and mechanical engineering theory and principles relevant to the role
  • Interpreting technical specifications and documents
  • Environmental, health and safety law, regulations, and standards
  • Hands-on fault-finding diagnosis and breakdown repairs of all plant and equipment
  • General machining methods
  • CADCAM
  • Injection moulding machine setting and optimisation
  • Robotics and automation
  • Training to level 4 HNC Engineering Manufacturing Technician

You must be age 18+ and already qualified in an appropriate technical subject. Candidates must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and eager to learn.

This is an on-site day shift position, and you should live within commuting distance of Slough and preferably hold a valid full current driving license.

Where you'll work

Sovrin Ltd, 705 Stirling Road
Slough
SL1 4ST

Training

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

Training provider

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

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.

Training schedule

Apprentices will be required to attend college one day per week, working towards completion of necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

  • Work towards gaining a full Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship qualification
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
  • Standard and End Point Assessment
  • Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • maths (grade 4-9)
  • English (grade 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Candidates must be minimum age 18 at the time of starting employment. A prior technical qualification or a keen interest in a technical hobby is preferred.

About this employer

Sovrin Medical Plastics is a world class, ISO 13485 certified, contract manufacturer supplying Precision Injection Mouldings, Assemblies and Medical Devices to the Pharmaceutical, Drug Delivery and Healthcare industries.

After this apprenticeship

Leading to either Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Toolmaker, or Project Engineer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337292.

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Closes in 27 days (Thursday 11 September 2025)

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