Engineering Technician Apprentice
SANDON GLOBAL ENGRAVING TECHNOLOGY LTD
Runcorn (WA7 1TS)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 August 2026
Contents
Summary
A practical apprenticeship supporting the manufacturing process of anilox rolls and sleeves.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team where you will work across several departments including laser engraving, plasma coating, polishing, lapping and grinding.
- Wage
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£17,035.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Year 1: £8.40 per hour
£327.60 per week (based on a 39 hour average week)
£17,035.20
*Salary includes an inbuilt shift premium
**Salary to be reviewed on an annual basisYear 3 & 4: Where appropriate according to age, apprentices work on a 3 shift pattern of Earlies, Lates and Nights (Sunday night – Friday morning, 22:30 – 06:30)
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Year 1 & 2: After an initial 8-week induction period, you will work a 2-shift pattern of Earlies and Lates (Earlies: 06:00 - 14:30 Monday to Friday and Lates: 14:00 - 23:00 Monday to Thursday and 14:00 - 18:00 Friday)
39 per week hours average.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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 rotate across various sections of the manufacturing process throughout your apprenticeship with us learning and developing key engineering skills.
Apprentices will gain a range of skills alongside learning to operate specific machinery under the guidance of a departmental mentor.
Training will be specific to the duties of the department. These may include:
- Assisting with routine equipment checks
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings to a high standard
- Ensuring you are working at all times to precise tolerances with accuracy
- Being able to use calibrated measuring equipment to check coatings
- Undertaking general and visual inspection of the product before and after processing
- Keeping records of engineering progress
- Adhering to process and quality standards
- Following site health, safety and environmental procedures
Where you'll work
Sandon House
5 Stuart Road
Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
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
Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician.
Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.
More training information
- Site induction and full health and safety training
- Engineering training is provided mainly in-house via a departmental mentor or Shift Manager
- Supervised practical training on production equipment and maintenance tasks
- Training in safe working procedures, permits and use of tools
- External trainers deliver training onsite e.g. crane training
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
- Team working
- Accurate and precise
- Knowledge of manufacturing
- Organised approach
- Excellent time management
- Follows instructions
- Works safely
- Reliable and punctual
- Willing to learn
- Positive attitude
- Genuine engineering interest
- Able to work carefully
- Enthusiastic
- Personable
Other requirements
A basic understanding of mechanical or electrical equipment is required.
Please note due to shift times independent travel is essential.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned.
If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post, we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.
About this employer
Founded in 2004, Sandon Global is globally recognised as a leading and award-winning manufacturer of Anilox rolls / Anilox sleeves and cylinders as well as can decoration systems used within the print industry.
We export our products to over 70 countries worldwide and our commitment to research and development and investing in new technology have helped us to deliver consistent growth.
We are passionate about developing new talent and sharing our knowledge and training with our staff and apprentices.
Company benefits
Overtime is available at weekends.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We always hope to employ our apprentices full-time following the completion of their apprenticeship, this could lead to further opportunities to take on progression roles throughout the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Joanna Smith
joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk
01512572800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049240.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)