Junior Design Estimator Apprentice
TECH SEC FIRE & SECURITY LTD
Chorley (PR6 0LP)
Closes on Friday 27 November 2026
Posted on 16 October 2026
Contents
Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Mechatronics) based in Chorley.
Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environments.
- 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 to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
About the Role
Tech Sec Fire & Security Ltd is seeking a Junior Design Estimator to support the design, costing, and delivery of fire and security system projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, the successful candidate will use CAD software to create technical drawings, assist with system design calculations, prepare quotations, and provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical engineering, design, and project support skills while working towards the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship.
Key Duties
Design & Technical Support
- Produce and amend CAD drawings for CCTV, access control, intruder alarm, and fire detection systems
- Create equipment layouts, system schematics, and installation drawings
- Interpret customer specifications, site drawings, and survey information
- Support engineers with technical design solutions and product selection
- Prepare technical documentation and project records
Estimating & Commercial Support
- Calculate material, labour, and equipment requirements
- Assist in preparing quotations and tender submissions
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain product pricing and technical information
- Maintain estimating spreadsheets and costing databases
- Review project variations and update costs accordingly
Project & Manufacturing Support
- Assist with project planning and scheduling activities
- Support site surveys and gather design information
- Monitor project documentation and drawing revisions
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and customer requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies
Health, Safety & Quality
- Follow company quality procedures and engineering standards
- Support compliance with fire and security industry regulations
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
Skills & Knowledge Developed
The apprentice would gain experience in:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Technical document control
- Engineering calculations
- Estimating and costing
- Project planning principles
- Product specification
- Systems engineering
- Quality assurance processes
- Customer and supplier communication
- Problem solving and continuous improvement
Where you'll work
Unit 20, Yarrow Mill
Yarrow Road
Chorley
PR6 0LP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING 2000 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 (grade 4 (C) or above)
- Maths (grade 4 (C) 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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
About this employer
At Tech Sec Fire & Security Ltd, we prioritise safeguarding your safety and security. We pride ourselves on our commitment to understanding and addressing your unique fire and security requirements, offering tailored and highly effective solutions.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Grace Gardner
grace.gardner@blackburn.ac.uk
0125454659
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059578.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 27 November 2026