Truflo - Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship
TRUFLO AIR MOVEMENT LTD
TIPTON (DY4 8UG)
Closes in 27 days (Saturday 16 May 2026)
Posted on 16 April 2026
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Summary
Looking for an exciting career in Design and Manufacturing Engineering?
We are looking for a motivated and curious Design Engineering apprentice to join our engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst studying towards a formal engineering qualification.
- Wage
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£15,658.50 a year
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£8.25 per hour, 6 month review and based on performance and attendance will rise to £8.75 per hour.
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours at company: Monday - Friday between 7.30am to 4pm.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Working under the supervision of a Design Engineer to carry out various work at the site.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Assisting with the design and development of engineering components and assemblies
- Producing and modifying technical drawings using CAD software
- Supporting testing, prototyping and validation activities
- Working with manufacturing, quality and project teams
- Learning to interpret engineering specifications and standards
- Maintaining design documentation and version controls
- Developing problem-solving and analytical skills through real projects
- Performing tests on products for airflow and structural evaluation
- Carry out fan performance and noise tests using manual and computerised equipment
- Transferring of test data to spreadsheets for evaluation
Where you'll work
STATION STREET
TIPTON
DY4 8UG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EEF 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
This 4 year apprenticeship will be made up of Year 1 at Make UK's state-of-the-art training facility in Aston, Birmingham. Year 2 is on day release to Make UK with 4 days per week at work, Years 3 and 4 will be full time at work.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Truflo Air Movement Ltd is a world leader in the design and manufacturer of production and bespoke axial fans. We have designed and manufactured specialist cooling solutions for radiators and engine cooling, power generation and ventilation markets worldwide.
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Company benefits
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday a year
- Support with college travel expenses
- Eligible for annual bonus
After this apprenticeship
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience over the 4-year apprenticeship, you’ll gain your BTEC level 3 qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
Make UK Recruitment Team
asrecruitment@makeuk.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026524.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Saturday 16 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.