Apprentice Production Engineer

Summary

As an Apprentice Production Engineer, you will not only gain an experience in industry, but the ability to further your learning in some of the core skills needed for becoming an electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineer.. Your role will include building and testing various instruments from Radio TLC scanners to Radio HPLC detectors.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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You will receive all bank holidays plus 24 days holiday per year (increasing over service) + additional day off over Christmas

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

3 years 4 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

You will be joining our friendly and fun production office located on the Sheffield Business Park where we are responsible for the goods in and out, and production for LabLogic.

Duties to include:

Building and testing instruments
Improving internal test procedures
Updating QA documentation
Supporting the R&D department
Supporting the Service department

Where you'll work

6 EUROPA VIEW
SHEFFIELD
S9 1XH

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards Engineering Fitter Level 3, with support from your employer and Chesterfield College.

As part of the apprenticeship you will also study towards the Level 3 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Interest in electronics
Willing to learn

About this company

At LabLogic Systems Ltd, we're pioneers in the Life Science, PET/Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Safety sectors. We're committed to excellence, delivering top-notch products and service while fostering a positive work culture grounded in our core values: Passionate and driven, Everyone is accountable, Respectful and inclusive, Family atmosphere, Efficient, Customer-focused, and Trustworthy. Recently, the LabLogic Group was honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and achieved the Investors In People Gold accreditation, affirming our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace. Join us in a collaborative, close-knit team, where benefits like our annual Center Parcs trip and race days foster positive working relationships. LabLogic Systems Ltd is not just a workplace; it's a rewarding journey in a globally acclaimed organisation.

http://ww.lablogic.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

*UK team building weekend at Center Parcs *Private medical insurance with BUPA *Employee Assistance Programme *Scottish Widows pension scheme *Death in service policy *Exclusive access to a holiday home *On-site gym *Cycle to work scheme

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

John Sheldon

sheldonj@chesterfield.ac.uk

01246500500

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330040.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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