Engineering Technician Apprentice
Northumberland College
Ashington (NE63 9RG)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
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Summary
We are seeking a proactive, skilled, and adaptable Engineering Technician to support our vibrant Engineering and Automotive Team. The ideal candidate will be someone who not only has the technical curiosity to learn and develop but also embodies the values and behaviours that make our college community thrive.
- Wage
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£13,741 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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Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- 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
• Work alongside the Engineering, Automotive and Construction technicians to prepare, maintain and repair equipment and machines that are used within the Engineering and Automotive department.
• Creation of a safe workshop environment, modelling ‘5 S’ best practice approaches.
• Taking ownership for the timely maintenance and accurate recording of equipment and machines utilised within engineering and automotive.
• Maintaining high standards of stock taking and efficient processes to safely store equipment.
• Support with the preparation for practical and technical delivery within the curriculum area.
• Setting, operating and maintaining Engineering and Automotive equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on plant and specific equipment.
• Contribute to ensuring the safety of all plant, equipment and company assets.
• Develop and maintain audit and equipment storage processes. Utilise engineering skills to contribute and support both curriculum and non-curriculum projects.
• Contribute innovative ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the service.
• Support the technician in ordering staff and student resources.
• Fault finding and problem solving to create innovative solutions.
Where you'll work
College Road
Ashington
NE63 9RG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
About this employer
At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally. We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group. As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing. We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
After this apprenticeship
Possiblility of full-time role upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344552.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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