Technical Assistant Manager Apprenticeship

M J Allen Automotive Limited

Derbyshire (DE55 4LS)

Closes on Friday 3 April 2026

Posted on 18 November 2025

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Summary

This is an amazing apprenticeship opportunity to join a well established company within the motor trade supply chain to support the technical and product management teams in the development, testing, and support of automotive aftermarket components.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.15pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

To support the technical and product management teams within the business to:

  • Develop automotive aftermarket components
  • Test automotive aftermarket components
  • Support the planning and production of automotive aftermarket components
  • Work closely with customers and suppliers

Where you'll work

Wimsey Way
Somercotes
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 4LS

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • Science (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

With over 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket we cater for over 95% of the passenger vehicles that are on our UK and EU roads today. Our history lies within brake and clutch components, and we can provide a like-for-like replacement of almost any OEM part to suit your needs. And as we control the engineering, manufacturing and finishing ourselves – you can rely on our OEM quality parts at our unbeatable independent prices. Our range is continuously expanding and the future of MJA Automotive will move us from being your go-to brand for brake and clutch components to becoming your preferred bumper-to-bumper parts supplier.

http://www.mjallenautomotive.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time role may be offered to right candidate

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000969.

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Closes on Friday 3 April 2026

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