Engineering Manufacturing Apprentice
Lucy Electric UK
Thame (OX9 3UJ)
Closes on Monday 3 August 2026
Posted on 20 January 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship will include an 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
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
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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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
- Engineers are able to solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise
- This occupation requires the understanding of software programming, the ability to interpret data, the use of a range of CAD and software tools, and the operation of mechanical systems via electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic means
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
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
- BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (Months 36 to 39)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other in:
- Engineering (grade Pass, Merit, Distinction)
- Math's and Physics (grade D and 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in Engineering
- Time Management
- Motivated
- Good Work-Ethics
- Punctual
- Keen to Learn
Other requirements
You will need to be able to get to Bicester on a daily basis as College is located there.
Right to work checks will be carried out.
About this employer
At Lucy Group we pride ourselves on the development of our people, this role is being brought 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 switch gear, automation, and grid monitoring technologies that enable utilities and energy providers world-wide 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.
After this apprenticeship
- The opportunity to earn while you learn will give you a great start in your career, you won’t just learn the theory behind a Engineering apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to put that theory into practice and work on real-world projects throughout your time with us
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009609.
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Closes on Monday 3 August 2026
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