Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician
STOBA PRAZISIONSTECHNIK UK LTD
WEST SUSSEX (BN5 9XR)
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your engineering career with an exciting Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship at Stoba Precision Technology UK which combines hands-on manufacturing with real-world project engineering. You'll gain practical experience working with cutting-edge technology and develop valuable technical skills.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40hrs a week. 8 hrs a day.
8.00am - 4.00pm, with a 25 minute paid break each day.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will:
- Programme, set up and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools.
- Use conventional manual machine tools to manufacture components.
- Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures to improve production processes.
- Carry out metrology, using precision measuring equipment to inspect high-accuracy components, tooling and equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery, tooling and manufacturing processes, identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions to improve efficiency, quality and reliability.
- Support engineering projects by providing technical solutions that meet company requirements.
- Help deliver projects on time, within budget and fit for purpose.
- Work closely with the Production and Quality departments to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Assist with prototype manufacture, purchasing materials and tooling, producing research and design drawings, as well as tooling design, manufacture and development.
Where you'll work
UNIT Z1 THE OLD SAWMILL
MACKLEYS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HENFIELD ROAD SMALL DOLE
WEST SUSSEX
BN5 9XR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIGTA 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
This is a college day release apprenticeship, where you'll work towards the Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies Level 3 qualification. You'll spend the majority of your time gaining practical experience in the workplace, alongside dedicated time at college to develop the technical knowledge and skills needed to achieve your qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable 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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Good Communication and language Skills
- Basic understanding and application of IT Skills
- Basic administrative skills
- Focused and attention to detail
- Organised approach utilising logical and analytical thinking to problem solving
- Adaptable mindset and a team player
- Customer focused on delivering quality
- Self-motivated attitude to learn and develop
About this employer
Stoba Precision Engineering UK Limited (Stoba Prazisionstechnik UK Ltd) is a specialized manufacturing plant located in Small Dole, West Sussex. Established in the UK in July 2009, it operates as a key competence center for heavy-duty injector bodies and metal components within the global Stoba Group.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
To become a Manufacturing Engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIGTA LIMITED
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@sigta.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046351.
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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)