Junior Design Engineer Apprenticeship

EMINOX LIMITED

Gainsborough (DN21 1QB)

Closes in 12 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 May 2026

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Summary

Join our team as a Junior Design Engineer apprentice, supporting customers through presentations and documentation. You’ll take part in design reviews, help progress projects through the NPI cycle, and learn manufacturing processes to build your understanding of design and emissions-focused products.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 9 months

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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Design exhaust systems as per the requirements specified by the project team.
  • Engineer stainless steel sheet metal products with a focus on ease of manufacturing.
  • Deliver feedback to the wider group that drives continuous improvements within Eminox.
  • Support implementation GD&T principles into our drawings and designs.

Where you'll work

Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Miller Road
Gainsborough
DN21 1QB

Training

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

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in L3 Engineering Fitter.
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours. 

More training information

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0432-v1-4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Manual work, as well as desk work.

About this employer

Eminox designs and manufactures exhaust after-treatment systems, reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

https://eminox.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion, you could progress into a role such as Engineering Designer, with opportunities to specialise further within design and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029741.

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Closes in 12 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)