Engineering Apprentice

Pall Europe Limited

UK (TR15 1SS)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

We are seeking entry level apprentices to join our innovative, fluid filtration business. We have vacancies in craft positions, ultimately progressing to becoming fully qualified as either machinists and fabricators, with future progression opportunities.

Wage

£18,982 a year

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Our starter pay rate is highly competitive, this is supplemented by annual bonus (target 4%) and other benefits, including flexible benefits, life assurance, on site parking and pension,

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.00am to 4.00pm. Friday, 7.00am to 12 noon.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

5

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

Craftsmen and women employed in engineering manufacture apply a wide range of skills and knowledge to their work, with the minimum of direction and supervision. Their ability to eventually read engineering drawings and interpret instructions enables them to convert ideas and designs into products. They plan the order in which the operations are carried out, set up all the necessary equipment and produce work accurately and efficiently.

In your first year, you will attend a local training centre on a part time basis, controlled by fully trained instructors. During this period the Apprentice will learn various aspects of engineering principles and practices, which may include Welding & Fabrication, Fitting, Turning, Milling, Electrical/Electronics, Computers. The remainder of  your working week will be spent at our Training Academy at our site in Redruth.

This will be followed by in-company training, when you will be encouraged to learn all the skills necessary to become a fully skilled Craftsperson. You will record your working experiences in a Log Book which will become a permanent record of your achievements.

Further Education - You will attend a local college on a day release basis for further study to Level 3 standard.

Where you'll work

Cardrew Industrial Estate
Redruth
Cornwall
UK
TR15 1SS

Training

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

Training provider

TRURO AND PENWITH 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

  • On successful completion of your training, you will achieve Level 3 in Engineering Manufacturing
  • Your training will be delivered via day release at either Truro or Cornwall Colleges, supplemented by on site training and coaching 
  • You will be supervised and supported by Apprentice Training Programme Leaders (who were also apprentice-trained), providing professional and pastoral support to the team 
  • You will be able to develop further as other learning opportunities arise
  • On successful completion of your apprenticeship, our intention is to offer you a permanent position in a successful and thriving global business 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5 and above)
  • Maths or Science (grade 5 and 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Successful candidates must be flexible, good team worker and open to new ideas and innovation.

About this employer

Our Apprenticeship Scheme is now in its 41st year and we have successfully trained circa 100 apprentices, many of whom have carved out successful careers within the organisation within a short time of successfully completing their apprenticeships. 

Our dedicated and talented Apprenticeship Program Leads, also started as apprentices and have a deep understanding of the demands and challenges faced by would-be apprentice.   

 

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Company benefits

Your working pattern would include a 12 noon finish on Friday, with 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays. 

After this apprenticeship

Progression to various roles within the organisation will be available, depending on progress, preference and business needs.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Pall Europe Limited

Chris Ludlow or Shaun Carter

redruth_apprenticeships@pall.com

01209 884 367

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013495.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)