HNC Engineering Apprenticeship

BOTT LIMITED

Cornwall (EX23 8LY)

Closes on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Posted on 4 February 2026

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Summary

This is a learning role leading to becoming a skilled engineer (CNC,Machining/Fabrication/Welding/Design) after completion of formal and practical training both at college and at bott.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about engineering. You will need to have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

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  • Pension
  • Profit Share Scheme

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Fridays 8am to 3.30pm Occasional rota to work late shift however plenty of notice is given.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Main duties will be:

  • Observing, learning and understading a range of engineering skillls and processes.
  • Demonstrating these skills and processes, independantly or with a team.
  • Sucessfully complete courses throughout the training period.
  • Learning and understanding the immportance of Health and Safety.
  • Maintaining workshop equiptment and keep it in good repair.
  • Recording projects and skills learnt.

Where you'll work

Bott Limited
Bude-Stratton Business Park
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LY

Training

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

Training provider

EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP

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

Bott Limited, Bude-Stratton Business Park, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LY

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

At bott, we manufacture high quality workspace solutions. Bott Ltd is a market leader in our workspace and vehicle conversions. We take great pride in the products we manufacture and the service offered to customers. We have 4 sites in the UK and employ over 450 people. We are proud to be part of a Group company but have the 'family business ethos' very much alive & work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

https://www.bottltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 34 days annual leave (includes bank holidays),
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free car parking
  • Investment in employees (learning & development)

After this apprenticeship

We have many qualified apprentices here at Bott Ltd who have taken various career paths from design office, production supervisor / manager roles, operational management roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012935.

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Closes on Wednesday 1 July 2026