Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

APOLLO LIGHTING LTD

LEEDS (LS9 0SG)

Closes on Tuesday 28 July 2026

Posted on 23 June 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an ambitious and technically minded Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in engineering, product design and manufacturing while working towards a nationally recognised Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.

 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Full-time. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 15 August 2026

Duration

3 years

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

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing specialists, you will:

Product Design & CAD Development

  • Create and update engineering drawings using SolidWorks CAD software
  • Support the design of new lighting products and product enhancements
  • Maintain and control technical drawings and documentation
  • Assist with design reviews and product improvement projects

Manufacturing Engineering & CAM

  • Support the introduction of CNC manufacturing capability within Apollo Lighting
  • Learn Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques
  • Assist in developing manufacturing processes and machine programmes
  • Contribute to improving production efficiency and repeatability

Lighting Design

  • Learn industry-specific lighting design software
  • Produce lighting calculations and design proposals
  • Support customer projects and technical design solutions
  • Develop an understanding of lighting standards and regulations

Technical Product Development

  • Assist in the specification and selection of components
  • Support the transfer of new products from design into production
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability
  • Help create bills of materials and technical documentation

Production Support & Planning

  • Support production scheduling and workflow planning
  • Assist in identifying manufacturing bottlenecks
  • Monitor production performance and quality metrics
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities
  • Testing and analysis

Assembly Line Optimisation

  • Analyse manufacturing processes and assembly operations
  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and safety
  • Assist with process documentation and standard operating procedures

Where you'll work

UNIT D9
CROSS GREEN APPROACH
CROSS GREEN INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
LEEDS
LS9 0SG

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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

Your Apprenticeship Journey

As part of your development, Apollo Lighting will provide structured training and hands-on experience in:

  • SolidWorks CAD design
  • Product design and engineering development
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • CAM and CNC technology
  • Lighting design software
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Technical product specification
  • Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Assembly line optimisation
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Engineering documentation and quality systems

You will work towards the Engineering Manufacturing Technician.

Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship at the University Centre Leeds.  

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade 4 or C)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Merit)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Strong IT skills and an interest in engineering software would be beneficial.

About this employer

Apollo Lighting is a UK designer, engineer and manufacturer of specialist lighting solutions, serving the healthcare, education, commercial, sports and heritage sectors. Manufacturing in Leeds since 1989, we are recognised for our commitment to innovation, quality and customer-focused product development.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Future Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to progression into roles such as:

  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • CAD Design Engineer
  • Technical Engineer
  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

If you're excited by engineering, innovation and manufacturing excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038028.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 28 July 2026