Engineering Technician Apprentice

ARNOLD ENGINEERING PLASTICS LTD

NORTHAMPTON (NN3 6LL)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 16 April 2026

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Summary

Manufacturing one-off and small batch sub-contract components in a range of materials and disciplines. Throughout the traineeship you will be rotated throughout the factory, working in Quality, Block up & Surfacing, CNC Milling & Turning.

Wage

£16,016 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:45am - 4:15pm . Friday, 7:45am - 2.45pm.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 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

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Manufacture one-off and small-batch subcontract components across a range of materials and disciplines.
  • Undertake structured rotations throughout the factory, including Quality, Block-Up & Surfacing, CNC Milling, and Turning, to develop a broad skill set.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area at all times.

Teamwork & Communication:

  • Work closely with colleagues, providing assistance and carrying out assigned tasks as required.
  • Liaise with the Cell Leader to identify task priorities, seeking clarification where necessary, and ensure high-priority work is
    completed first.
  • Confirm all materials, tools, and information are available before starting a task, and promptly notify the Cell Leader of any shortages or issues.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety in all tasks.
  • Contribute to a safe working environment and adhere to all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
  • Wear and correctly use all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Where you'll work

2 REGAL CLOSE
KINGS PARK ROAD
MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6LL

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

1 day a week at college

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Health & safety awareness
  • Practical

About this employer

Arnold Engineering Plastics who manufacture plastic products, Arnold are capable of 5axis CNC machining of tooling and components in materials aluminium, tooling board, composite materials, Peek along with nylon and plastic machining, welding, fabrication and thermoforming, Arnold have diversified into vacuum forming and lamination it also has an element which do wide format printing and commercial vehicle wrapping. 

Company benefits

EAP, staff entertainment, Group Life Assurance, staff referral scheme.

After this apprenticeship

To a full-time role after completing the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026853.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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