Apprentice Sheet Metal Design Engineer and Programmer
TEK-NEEK (CNC SHEET METAL) LTD
ACCRINGTON (BB5 4HU)
Closes on Friday 31 October 2025
Posted on 9 September 2025
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Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Sheet Metal Design Engineer and Programmer based in Accrington. Sheet Metal Design Engineer and Programmers work as part of a team to provide technical support and expertise for all areas of the Engineering and Manufacturing function.
- Wage
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£15,115.10 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working week-
Days to be confirmed
07:00- 17:00
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 November 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
The key aspect of the Sheet Metal Design Engineer and Programmers role is to ensure products are produced to the required specification and/or systems remain operational within their designated field.
Duties will include (but not be exclusive to):
- Day to day coordination of field service activities
- Preparation of documentation that contains all relevant and necessary data and information required for the technical activity being carried out
- Provide technical advice and guidance to others
- Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
Where you'll work
WALKER HOUSE
BRIDGE STREET
CHURCH
ACCRINGTON
BB5 4HU
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 technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- Year 1 - full time at Training 2000 OR x6 four week blocks and 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required)
- Year 2 - 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required) / assessment in your workplace
- Year 3/4 - assessment in your workplace
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Tek-Neek is a family run, precision sheet metal fabricator in Church, Lancashire with an ethos of consistent high quality, forward thinking attitude with continual research, development and investment. Their continual development, un rivalled customer service and ability to provide quick turnarounds means Tek-Neek is a market leader in the sheet metal industry.
After this apprenticeship
Engineers 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@t2000.co.uk
01254 54659
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341278.
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Closes on Friday 31 October 2025
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