Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Parker Meggitt

Loughborough (LE12 9EQ)

Closes on Monday 6 April 2026

Posted on 9 February 2026

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Summary

The purpose of the role is to train a future manufacturing technician within the Polymer Seals and UK Composites Division.
Day to day the applicant will work primarily on the shop floor in production areas where polymer seals for the aerospace industry are produced.

• Wage:

  £18,026 a year

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  Apprentice salaries increase annually with experience and are reviewed each September. Apprentices are also included in Parker Meggitt's bonus scheme, receiving a minimum of 2.5%, which may increase depending on overall company performance.

• Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Your contracted hours each week throughout your apprenticeship will be 37 hours Monday - Thursday 7.30am-4.15pm Friday 7.30am - 12pm

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

Applicants will be expected to learn the skills required to build seals and also to problem solve and improve production methods.
Some desk-based work will be required using computers. For instance, to keep records and access instructions and other information.
There will be a requirement to attend and provide input at team meetings and problem-solving sessions.

Where you'll work

Ashby Road
Shepshed
Loughborough
LE12 9EQ

Training

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

Training provider

THE SMB GROUP

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with your external training provider. You will be given 20% off the job hours, this will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 3 Other Subjects (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
• English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
• Mathematics (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Quick Learner

Other requirements

Be at least 16 years of age when the apprenticeship begins. Have the right to work in the UK.
Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least the past three years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start.

About this employer

Parker Meggitt is a business segment of Parker Aerospace. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight, for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. Joining our team means you're helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow'. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges. We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Company benefits

25 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell.
Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
Work laptop provided.
Access to health and wellbeing support.
Access to employee discounts.
Cycle to work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the programme — and subject to performance — you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SMB GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014027.

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Closes on Monday 6 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.