Engineering Apprentice

B I S VALVES LTD

Dorset (BH21 6US)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 28 April 2026

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Summary

This is a 4 year apprenticeship and will require college attendance. Apprentices get to work in various areas of the company, giving a broad knowledge of engineering and its processes. Areas covered - CNC and manual machining, inspection, stores, design, sales and assembly and test. We aim to retain the apprentice in a position that is suitable.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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as long as college work is kept up to date there will be a £1/hr increase per year for at least the first 2 years (plus minimum wage increases)

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am to 4.30pm (lunch 1-1.30pm), Friday 8am to 1pm (college hours may vary).

37 hours 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

You will be learning all areas of the business, some administration work, reading and understanding drawings, manufacturing of component parts (both manual machines and CNC lathes/mills), picking and inspecting parts, building and testing products. Engineering is generally a physical job, with long hours standing and sometimes lifting heavy/awkward objects. Good attention and the ability to follow all instructions are essential.

Where you'll work

Unit 17-23, Kingfisher Park, Collingwood Road
West Moors
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 6US

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

Training will be 1 day a week at college and on-the-job training whilst at work.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

minimum of 4 (including English & Maths) (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • IT skills
  • Logical
  • Number skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Own transport preferred, there is a local bus service, but it can be difficult to get here. Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the onboarding process here.

About this employer

BIS Valves is a local manufacturing company that already has established apprentices and looks to recruit every year with a view to retaining the apprentices’ skills once the course is complete.

https://www.bisvalves.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment. Progression to a higher-level apprenticeship/further training.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027755.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026