Automotive Engineering Apprenticeship

LEYLAND TRUCKS LTD

Leyland (PR26 6LZ)

Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026

Posted on 19 January 2026

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Summary

You will work towards a Level 4 HNC in Engineering as part of the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard. This four year scheme will provide you with practical hands-on experience gaining an insight into different key areas including frame assembly, piping and wiring, chassis and cab assembly, vehicle finish and prototype.

Wage

£19,791 a year

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A competitive starting salary £19,791 increasing to £27,032 in Year 2 and then continuing to increase annually.

33 days of holiday (which includes statutory holidays) and an additional 17 days for production staff. 

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Work pattern Monday to Thursday between 7.20am to 4.10pm, Friday 7.20am to 2.10pm (day release one day per week).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

4

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 within a variety of specialist assembly teams and experienced engineers, you will gain knowledge on various aspects of truck building including;

  • Problem-solving and solutions, lean methodology
  • Application of new technology and innovation
  • Bespoke vehicles

Where you'll work

Croston Road
Farington Moss
Leyland
PR26 6LZ

Training

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

Training provider

PRESTON COLLEGE

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

  • Level 4 HNC in Engineering as part of Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Preston College on a day release basis, one day per week
  • 4 year scheme
  • Combination of course learning and work-based learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade 4)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing the full range of multi award-winning DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for over 30 years.

DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology.Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

https://www.leylandtrucksltd.co.uk/en-gb/working-at-leyland-trucks/apprenticeship (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Acheivement of HNC in Engineering as part of the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Progression routes to HND in Engineering
  • With the ability to use your own initiative, you will take co-responsibility for your development within the business and help shape your future career

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PRESTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009376.

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Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026

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