Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Eppendorf Cryotech Ltd

MALDON (CM9 5FA)

Closes in 9 days (Saturday 16 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

Become part of an innovative engineering team working at the forefront of ultra-low temperature freezer technology. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product development while contributing to the testing and prototyping of equipment used in critical scientific and medical environments worldwide.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

  • Assist in the development and testing of prototype systems
  • Learn the engineering principles and requirements behind advanced freezer technology
  • Help design and build test conditions and setups, including jigs, fixtures, and environmental simulations
  • Conduct data gathering, analysis, and reporting to accurately replicate real-world customer usage
  • Collaborate with design engineers to refine prototypes and validate performance
  • Use tools, instrumentation, and lab equipment to support hands-on experimentation and testing

Where you'll work

COURT LANGLEY HOUSE
QUAYSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MALDON
CM9 5FA

Training

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

Training provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

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

This apprenticeship includes day release at Chelmsford College once per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Other in:

Engineering (grade A - C or Btec P, M or D)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

As an Apprentice in our Testing & Prototyping team, you’ll play an active role in supporting the development and validation of next-generation ultra-low temperature freezers. Working closely with experienced engineers

About this employer

At Eppendorf, we help scientists change the world. As a global leader in biotechnology, we design and manufacture innovative laboratory instruments, consumables, and services that support groundbreaking research and discovery.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time position with more responsibility

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

David Cornwell

Cornwelld@chelmsford.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028886.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 16 May 2026 at 11:59pm)