Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Apprentice

FOCAL POINT FIRES LIMITED

Christchurch (BH23 2BT)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 17 December 2025

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Summary

: Formed in 1983. Market leading manufacturer of Gas and Electric Fires with global sales. An opportunity to join a growing team in our Research and Development department. The applicant will be directly involved in developing and designing our heating products for the future.

• Wage:

  £17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Bonuses are possible depending on performance

• Training course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
• Hours: Shifts to be confirmed between the hours of 8.00am - 5.00pm

  45 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 21 September 2026

• 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

• Working under the supervision of our Product development manager they will work closely on our existing product development with varying tasks from Instruction manual creation to testing and improvement
• They will develop their skill base covering the use of various IT packages together with the development of team working and administrative skills

Where you'll work

Avon Trading Park
Reid Street
Christchurch
BH23 2BT

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.

Training schedule

Manufacturing engineer (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English & Maths (grade 4 or above)
• Science and/or Engineering subject (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

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team Working

Other requirements

• The successful candidate will need to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College for an academic interview
• Driving Licence preferable

About this employer

Formed in 1983. Market leading manufacturer of Gas and Electric Fires with global sales

After this apprenticeship

• Progression to Full Time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005633.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

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