Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing support technician
IST POWER LTD
Manchester (M22 4RU)
Closes on Monday 6 July 2026
Posted on 6 May 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will be based at the Manchester site. IST Power is a renowned specialist transformer manufacturer engaged in the design, engineering, manufacture and supply of a wide range of transformers, reactors and wound components. There is plenty of scope for our apprentices to “grow” into almost any role in the company!
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday. Flexible, starting 07.00 or 07.30, finishing 15.30 or 16.00. Half-day on a Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 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
You will be trained to:
- Read & interpret engineering drawings
- Understand bills of material
- Use appropriate tools, equipment & materials to perform an engineering task
- Understand & work to the ISO9001:2015 Quality standard
- Understand and work to the ISO14001:2015 environmental standard
- Own and control quality and engineering documents
- Spend time in our “winding school” to understand the basics of coil winding
- Learn to prepare cores and tanks
- Dry, process & (vacuum) fill transformers
- Complete basic wiring processes
- Perform a pressure test
- Perform basic crimping, soldering & brazing processes
- Pack and complete a final inspection
Where you'll work
Longley Lane
Sharston Industrial Area
Manchester
M22 4RU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
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
Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
On-the-job training at: IST Power Langley Lane Sharston M22 4RU.
Off-the-job training at: Trafford and Stockport College Group Stretford M32 0XH.
More training information
Weekly day release to attend Trafford Engineering College, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0XH.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Enjoys working practically
About this employer
At IST Power, we design and manufacture transformers and power magnetics that support critical infrastructure & advancement of essential power systems worldwide, including renewable energy systems, DNO networks, Ministry of Defence projects, semiconductor manufacture & aviation.
As a medium‑sized, privately owned company, our people make an impact from day one. We continue to invest in our standout product range, which is exceeding customer expectations and leading the industry in several areas.
Our specialised product range offers varied and engaging work. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to contribute to meaningful, real‑world solutions, iST Power offers the opportunity to make a difference. There is also plenty of scope for our apprentices to “grow” into almost any role in the company!
This apprenticeship is based at our Manchester (Wythenshawe) site.
Discover our comprehensive product portfolio and learn more about our dedication to customers and employees at WWW.ISTPOWER.COM
After this apprenticeship
Almost all our recruits started their journey “on the shopfloor” – understanding how transformers are wound, processed, built & tested, they have then become:
- Coil winders
- Assembly technicians
- Fitters
- Wiring specialists
- Testers
- Some have also progressed into engineering, materials & supervisory roles
Further training would be provided if applicable to their role or future development in the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IST POWER LTD
John Kevan
john.k@ISTPOWER.com
01614289507
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030089.
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Closes on Monday 6 July 2026