Engineering Manufacturing Apprentice (Level 4)

LUCY ELECTRIC UK LIMITED

Thame (OX9 3UJ)

Closes on Monday 2 March 2026

Posted on 14 January 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship will include a Level 4 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship from our learning provider; it will allow you to get a head start in your career by gaining real world insight and experience in a fast-paced and ever-changing industry. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Annual salary review and cost of living increase. 

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
College - First 10 months - Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:00 Apprenticeship Rotations - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 15:30 / 06:00 - 14:30 (shift dependent - production rotations are on the early shift). Half day on Fridays.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

4

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

  • 4-year engagement whereby you will be permanently employed by Lucy Electric whilst studying.
  • Initial 10 months at college at The Engineering Trust in Bicester (08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday).
  • 14 months of extended workplace placements (rotations) in multiple engineering related departments during your apprenticeship such as: Design Engineering, Prototype, Technical, Applications and Contract Engineering, Quality, Industrial, Process and Production Engineering, Operations Management, Software, Hardware and even Product Management. You will also have the opportunity to work in a hands-on capacity in our production facility.
  • 2 years of specialising in a department that suits your capabilities after an initial 2-year assessment.

Where you'll work

Howland Road
Thame
OX9 3UJ

Training

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

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

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

The training for this apprenticeship will involve a combination of college and on-site work in Bicester and Thame, Oxfordshire.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6)
  • Mathematics (grade 6)
  • Science (Physical Science - Physics and Chemistry) (grade 6)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Engineering (grade 6)

A Level in:

  • Engineering (grade C)
  • English (grade C)
  • Mathematics (grade C)
  • Science (Physical Science - Physics or Chemistry) (grade C)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
  • Ability to adhere to agreed timelines.
  • Ability to using own initiative.
  • Be honest and reliable.
  • Be trustworthy and respectful.
  • Able to maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance.
  • Be professional at all times.
  • Be able to work unsupervised in a busy environment.
  • Have a flexible and cooperative attitude.

About this employer

At Lucy Group we pride ourselves on the development of our people, this role is being bought into the business as a purely developmental role within the engineering department.

Lucy Electric is a global leader in secondary power distribution solutions, with over 100 years of experience in the electrical industry. Headquartered in the UK, we operate across key international markets including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America, with offices and manufacturing facilities in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, South Africa and Brazil.

We specialise in medium voltage switchgear, automation, and grid monitoring technologies that enable utilities and energy providers worldwide to build smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable power networks. 

Our advanced solutions – such as ring main units, remote control systems, and low-voltage monitoring are instrumental in accelerating the global transition to Net Zero, delivering enhanced reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across the grid.

https://www.lucyelectric.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Life assurance.
  • Eye care.
  • Company health benefits.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
  • Cyle to work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

A number of Engineering routes could include:

  • Design Engineering (CAD). To include Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
  • Prototype Engineering
  • Contract / Technical Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008731.

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Closes on Monday 2 March 2026

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