Design Engineering Apprentice (Level 3)

Summary

We are looking to recruit Engineering Apprentices for the 2025/26 academic year. If you achieved good GCSE grades and would like to pursue a career in Engineering. The apprenticeship will be for 4 years and will include one day per week at college studying towards your qualifications.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am to 2.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 7 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

4

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

As a Design Engineering Apprentice your first year will be spent in the workplace. Carrying out product development projects in a timely manner. Main duties will be the design and development of sheet metal parts, producing CAD drawings in 2D and 3D.

Where you'll work

Greenfield Engineering (Sheet Metal) Ltd
Waldon Way
Holsworthy
Holsworthy
EX22 6ER

Training

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

College or training organisation

PETROC

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

During your 1st and 2nd years youwill be studying towards the Engineering Fitter Standard. Which will consist of the EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering alongside the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Mathematics (grade 5)
Science (grade 5)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

Practical individuals who are naturally good working with their hands. Reliable hardworking, ambitious and committed individuals required.

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading sheet metal manufacturer, operating some of the most advanced automated equipment in the industry. A fast growing and progressive company who are looking to recruit organised and well-motivated individuals.

http://www.greenfieldengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Within Greenfield Engineering, there is the potential to progress to a Senior Management position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENFIELD ENGINEERING (SHEET METAL) LTD

Simon Walker

simon@greenfieldengineering.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328409.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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