Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer - Stockport
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
Stockport (SK4 2JW)
Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
Posted on 10 February 2026
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Summary
We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer. If you're intrigued by a hands on role in a production environment and ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so. Join our team and learn from our skilled engineers and let your skills shine in our dynamic environment.
- Wage
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£15,808 a year
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All equipment + uniform + gear
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Access to Company pension scheme, overtime payments where applicable
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
38 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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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
- As part of your day, you'll work in the world of manufacturing, production planning, managing and reviewing of production schedules
- You'll work together with our production engineering team, who are at the heart of our globally shipped bespoke fire suppression systems
- You'll spend significant time working with our qualified manufacturing engineers who will show you the ropes and train you in the skills necessary to become a successful manufacturing engineer
- You'll be exposed to the intriguing realms of design and processing engineering, as well as cutting-edge robotics and 3D printing. You'll learn how to set ambitious yet achievable output and quality objectives, keep a close eye on expenditure, and master the art of forecasting resource output
- We'll train you on the design and planning of layouts for assembly and materials handling, and you'll have the chance to adapt machine or equipment design. You'll learn the sequence of operations and develop manufacturing processes that make a difference
- You'll also familiarise yourself with lean manufacturing techniques designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in production processes
Where you'll work
Stockport Trading Estate, Yew Street
Stockport
SK4 2JW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
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 enrol in a level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician course at Tameside College
- You will go to college on Day release during the working week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 5)
- Maths (grade Level 5)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You will be working with our highly skilled engineers each day. Our work can also involve heavy lifting, working from heights and in confined spaces.
About this employer
Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company
- Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009883.
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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
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