Level 3 Engineering Apprentice

ECS POWER & CONTROL LIMITED

Norfolk (NR10 3FA)

Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 March 2026

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Summary

An opportunity to train to become an Engineering Technician with a well-established local family firm. Specialising in building management systems, you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification and long-term prospects.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, less one hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

4 years

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 and tasks include:

  • Panel design
  • Installation design
  • CAD 
  • Ordering
  • Returning
  • Project management 
  • Assisting Project Managers

Where you'll work

Environ House Pinelands Rd Horsford
Norwich
Norfolk
NR10 3FA

Training

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

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Training will be on-the-job as well as weekly day release to City College Norwich

More training information

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

  • Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) (601/7179/0)
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) (603/1353/5)

For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a viva interview (to check occupational competence), a portfolio of evidence and professional competence against the EngTech standard (usually in the form of a workplace project).

Apprentices must attend college sessions one day per week at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 /C)
  • Maths (grade 4 /C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

ECS are a BMS (Building management systems) manufacturer, we design, install and commission bespoke solutions for HVAC (heating, ventilation, Air conditioning) services within the commercial/industrial sector. We have opportunities within our company within the following departments. Workshop (panel wireman), Installation (electricians), software (computer coding etc), sales (estimating), Projects (design engineers and project managers), Commissioning (electrical & software technicians).

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After this apprenticeship

  • A full-time permanent position is available once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019891.

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Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)