Apprentice Projects Engineer

Summary

We are delighted to offer the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship in partnership with University of Staffordshire. The successful candidate will be joining an established and successful apprenticeship training programme.This is a fantastic opportunity to work within Manufacturing. UK Engineering and gain on-the-job training and a salary.

Wage

£22,308 a year

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Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm May vary dependent on needs of the employer

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

The apprentice on this Degree Apprenticeship programme will be training to become a manufacturing engineer, gaining both academic knowledge and practical experience across a wide range of manufacturing specialisms. Their average day or week will be varied and hands-on, involving technical work, project coordination, and interaction with customers and colleagues.

Typical tasks the apprentice could be involved in include:

Supporting system changes and upgrades, while ensuring customer expectations are managed and any necessary disruption to production is clearly communicated and minimised
Working professionally on-site, representing the company’s interests when dealing with customers and contractors
Accurately recording time spent on-site and on production-related tasks using company-specified tools
Completing project documentation on time and to company standards, including checklists, method statements, risk assessments, and electrical drawings
Following health and safety regulations specific to the company and site, and reporting any issues or deviations
Opportunities to travel to sites across the UK and overseas to commission system modifications and new installations
Proactively working to meet deadlines and escalating any issues that might impact project timelines

On the technical side, the apprentice will:

Create and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD LT
Diagnose and resolve faults with a strong electromechanical understanding
Apply their electrical knowledge to at least City & Guilds 18th Edition level to install, maintain, and support Promtek systems
Read and interpret digital process trends and electrical schematics accurately
Be competent in the design of control panels, using information such as schematic diagrams, I/O lists, or data gathered during project scoping

They will also be involved in project planning and execution, including:

Planning project stages, from initial concept through to quality assurance
Liaising with and outsourcing to subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure successful delivery
Providing accurate hardware and labour costings to support precise quotations
Monitoring budgets and updating order board progress, ensuring spending remains within agreed limits
Troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth project progression
Supporting the Head of Projects in maintaining high standards across all tasks
Assisting in reporting project progress to senior staff or other stakeholders
Ensuring the project remains compliant with all relevant internal and legislative regulations
Helping to delegate tasks to team members, where necessary, to keep projects on schedule

Overall, this apprenticeship offers a comprehensive foundation in manufacturing engineering, combining hands-on technical training with project management, problem-solving, and customer service skills – all essential for a successful career in the field.

Where you'll work

FISHER STREET
BRINDLEY FORD
STOKE ON TRENT
ST8 7QJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

Apprentices will undertake the level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
The programme is delivered at University of Staffordshire. Apprentices will attend an induction at the beginning of the apprenticeship before the launch of the first modules. There is a four-day module launch for each learning block in October, February and May. The module launch is designed to provide apprentices with an overview of the module and its assessment. There will be a number of presentations, activities and the opportunity to get to know your tutors and other apprentices as well as a tour of the library and other university facilities
To accommodate wide-ranging learning styles, approaches to teaching will be diverse, including but not limited to technical demonstrations, lectures, seminars, independent research, laboratory assignments and simulation exercises, design work, practical problem-solving tasks, presentations and group critiques
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade A*-C/4-9 or equivalent)
Mathmatics (grade Grade A*-C/4-9 or equivalent)

A Level in:

A Levels, BTEC or equivilant (grade Minimum 112 UCAS Points)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Effective Time Management
Adaptability and willingness
Enthusiastic and Reliable
Self-Driven

About this company

Promtek is a vibrant, family-run business established in Brindley Ford, Staffordshire in 1972. Promtek was established by Peter Williams with engineering at its heart and based upon the desire to provide expertise in designing and integrating process control and automation systems for a variety of bulk material handling industries. Fast forward to the present and although Peter is now semi-retired he still remains active in the business with his sons Charles and Simon and Daniel taking over the daily reins. Promtek has grown to specialise in Process Control and Automation, Recipe and Formulation Management Tools, Weighing and Calibration and Turn-Key System Integration. At Promtek we apply our in-depth skills, experience and expertise to developing unique and effective solutions for our clients, using off-the-shelf hardware and utilising the software engineering know-how of our in-house engineering team. Our service and support team offer 24 hours of cover, 7 days a week to assist with breakdowns and critical spares and carry out routine service visits to inspect and maintain process weighing equipment and platform scales and certify them using Trading Standards approved weights.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering, the apprentice can expect a clear and rewarding career progression within the Projecting Department

The typical pathway is designed to support ongoing professional development and a gradual increase in responsibility.

Graduate Manufacturing/Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Project Manager / Technical Lead

Further Opportunities:

Opportunities also exist to specialise further (e.g., in automation or systems integration), pursue chartered status, or move into senior management roles depending on ambition and performance

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeshiprecuitment@staffs.ac.uk

08001692148

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324974.

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