Engineering Apprentice
KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Cheltenham (GL52 5EP)
Closes on Monday 16 February 2026
Posted on 26 November 2025
Contents
Summary
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year, and through onsite placements. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time.
- Wage
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£15,000 a year
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Salary of £15K which will be reviewed annually Bonus on successful completion of probation
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Attendance at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year. From second year onwards, you will continue to study at GET once a week, with remaining days spent onsite in Cheltenham.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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 engage in full time study at college during your first year with the business and will complete projects during college holidays. From year 2, you will participate in part-time study for subsequent years of the apprenticeship to achieve a Technical Certificate; the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship.
Subject to aspiration, performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to progress to HNC/D and potentially pursue a bachelor’s degree or other part-time further education after your apprenticeship.
From Year 2, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution.
These may include:
- Product Design - combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products
- Experimental Prototyping – Create prototype parts using cutting edge additive manufacturing equipment and CNC machines
- Research and Development Lab – Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International Standards
- New Product Integration – Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery
- Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering – Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area
- Electronics – Hardware and software design, development, and testing for new and existing products
Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business. Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-ones with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.
As an apprentice you will also:
- Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community
- Support STEAM initiatives at Kohler Mira
- Participate in charity events
Where you'll work
Cromwell Road
Cheltenham
GL52 5EP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
- You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time
- Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 3 years, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business in Cheltenham
- Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and will put into practice a range of engineering skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects
- You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering function all focused on working towards similar goals
- We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement, with many of them winning awards at nationally recognised events, and recognition awards through their colleges
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 - 4)
- Maths (grade 9 - 4)
- Science (grade 9 - 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
Company benefits
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Company health scheme Support from dedicated apprentice manager Annual apprentice residential
After this apprenticeship
Subject to aspiration, performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to progress to HNC/D and potentially pursue a bachelor’s degree or other part-time further education after your apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002536.
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Closes on Monday 16 February 2026
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