PHINIA Level 3 Engineering Apprentice

PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD

Gillingham (ME8 0RU)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

A PHINIA Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn new skills and gain nationally recognised engineering qualifications throughout a four year apprenticeship.

If you have a keen interest in solving practical problems and enjoy the challenge of learning new skills, apply start a career in engineering.

• Wage:

  £15,623 a year

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  Annual salary uplifts subject to National Minimum Wage and/or performance.

• Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
• Hours: Year one: located at the IPS training centre, Monday to Friday Years two-four: one day at IPS day release, four days at PHINIA. PHINIA Working hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 8am -1pm Friday, no lunch break.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 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 alongside dedicated mentors, our apprentices will assist with and learn about:

• Manufacturing prototype components on various CNC machines.
• Measuring prototype components using a range of manual and automatic metrology equipment.
• Manufacturing and fabricating dedicated fixturing.
• Using hand tools and manual workshop equipment, e.g., lathes, mills, grinders, and welding equipment.
• Stripping, rebuilding, modifying, and rigging prototype heavy duty diesel engines.
• Manufacturing and building dedicated test machines.
• Supporting the maintenance and operation of test rigs, engine systems, diesel components, and related automotive hardware.
• Assisting with instrumentation, sensor setup, wiring, calibration, and data acquisition tasks.
• Conducting basic diagnostic and fault finding tasks on test rigs under supervision.
• Supporting root cause investigations, test issue resolution, and engineering studies.
• Collecting, logging, and presenting test data in line with departmental procedures.
• Carrying out front-line maintenance and basic fault diagnosis within the limits of their training.
• Communicate and liaise with other departments and all levels of management.
• Work with your mentor on a training plan designed to cover the apprenticeship criteria and beyond.

Where you'll work

Courteney Road
Gillingham
ME8 0RU

Training

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

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

Level 3 Engineering Apprentices will spend the first year of their apprenticeship full time at our training provider’s Technical School, where they will have four days per week learning practical skills within a workshop environment and one day per week studying towards their Technical Certificate.

Years 2–4: The apprentice will move to a day release format (one day at the Technical School and four days at the Gillingham site) while working towards their Level 3 qualification. On their on-site days, they will begin a rotation of departmental placements within the business, spending time in and gaining experience across a number of Manufacturing and Technical Centre departments.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (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
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to PHINIA safety rules, including PPE requirements, safe systems of work, and workshop/test facility protocols.
• Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate a safety first mindset in all tasks.
• To comply with H&S regulations, showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others

Successful candidates would display the following attributes:

• Have keen interest in solving practical problems
• Enjoy the challenge of learning new skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Treat colleagues with respect (Equality & Diversity)

About this employer

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

Our Culture: PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

Career Opportunities: We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

https://www.phinia.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Dental plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Onsite Gym
• Staff discount with selected retailers
• Generous Pension Scheme

After this apprenticeship

Although permanent employment is not guaranteed at the completion of the apprenticeship, however, if offered this would likely be in the role of Engineering Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Gillingham.hr@phinia.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016183.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

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