Academy Apprentice Engineer
HARWIN PLC
Portsmouth (PO6 1RT)
Closes in 31 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 February 2026
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Summary
The 1st year will be at our own purpose-built training academy with day release to South Downs College. Learning vital engineering skills as well as rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining new skills before moving into your placement in years 2 & 3.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
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Our Engineering Apprentices will also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award alongside their apprenticeship programme.
- Training course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30.
Friday 08:00 to 15:30.
40 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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5
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 an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working towards an apprenticeship alongside skilled engineers while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start a rewarding career in engineering with full support and mentoring.
Your first year of the apprenticeship will be undertaken in Harwin’s purpose-built training academy with day release to your nominated training provider. Here you will learn vital hands-on engineering skills as well as spend time rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining an array of engineering skills before moving into your placement in years two and three.
- Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructure.
- Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings.
- Attend college/training provider as required and maintain up-to-date coursework.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies.
Where you'll work
Fitzherbert Road
Farlington
Portsmouth
PO6 1RT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
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
As an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to study the following through this Apprenticeship: ·
- Engineering Manufacturing Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard.
- HNC Manufacturing Engineering
The day college day release will be held at South Downs College Campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 7)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC 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
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.
https://www.harwin.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols.
- Additional 3 days off over the festive period.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company bonus scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Full career progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013699.
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Closes in 31 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)