Apprentice Engineering Technician
ROSEN(UK) LIMITED
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE13 7BA)
Closes in 18 days (Saturday 18 July 2026)
Posted on 29 June 2026
Contents
Summary
At our UK office in Newcastle upon Tyne, we are now recruiting for an Apprentice Engineering Technician to join our established Test Facility Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in engineering and gain practical, hands-on experience whilst completing a recognised UK apprenticeship programme.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
37.5 hours.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 July 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
Typical tasks include:
- Assisting with the preparation and execution of laboratory and field-based testing activities.
- Supporting hydraulic pressure testing and fatigue testing programmes.
- Learning to safely operate hand tools, workshop equipment and specialist testing apparatus.
- Assisting with materials, coatings and metallurgical testing activities.Recording, analysing and documenting test results accurately.
- Supporting laboratory-based failure investigations and technical projects.
Maintaining testing equipment and ensuring work areas are kept safe and organised. - Following internal procedures, client specifications and relevant industry standards.
- Working in accordance with ROSEN's health, safety and quality requirements at all times.
- Developing technical knowledge and practical skills through structured training and mentoring.
Where you'll work
Brunswick Industrial Estate
Brunswick Village
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 7BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language or English Literature (grade 5 or above)
- Maths (grade 5 or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Previous engineering experience is not essential as full training and development will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
- However, an interest in engineering and a willingness to learn are essential.
- A genuine interest in engineering and technology.
- Desire to work in a hands-on technical environment.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and complete an apprenticeship programme.
- Reliable, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Good numeracy, IT and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
- The successful candidate must be able to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including handling and moving equipment safely.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a strong focus on safety.
About this employer
ROSEN is a leading privately-owned company that was established as a one-man business in 1981. Over the last 40+ years, ROSEN has grown rapidly and is today a worldwide technology group that operates in more than 120 countries with around 4,000 employees.
At our UK office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, we are now recruiting for an Apprentice Engineering Technician to join our established Test Facility team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in engineering and gain practical, hands-on experience whilst completing a recognised UK apprenticeship programme.
Our Test Facility team carries out a wide range of technical activities, primarily supporting the energy sector. Typical projects include performance testing of products and solutions for the UK gas distribution network, experimental and bespoke testing programmes, materials and coatings testing, and laboratory based failure investigations.
The successful candidate will undertake a structured apprenticeship programme comprising academic study, on-the-job training and specialist skills development.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be supported and mentored by experienced engineers and technicians, gaining exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and testing activities.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
An opportunity to develop a long-term career within a global technology
organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039694.
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Closes in 18 days (Saturday 18 July 2026)
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