Engineering Apprentice
F W Thorpe Plc
Redditch (B98 9HH)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
Excellent opportunity for two intelligent and committed individuals to join Thorlux Lighting, a highly successful company that designs, manufactures and supplies professional lighting from its technically sophisticated facilities in Redditch.
- Wage
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£15,184 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 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
This is a 4-year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Redditch learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.
Skills you will develop include:
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Preparing and using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Preparing and using Milling Machines
- Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD System (SolidWorks)
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Working alongside and assisting experienced engineers
- Following Company Health & Safety procedures
- Liaise with the Laboratory, Design and Drawing Offices in day-to-day duties. This would include involvement in design and redesign of products
- To provide technical support for manufacturing (New product introductions, First Offs & ensure BOMs are correct)
- Deal with the product complaints and site rectification work, with site visits where necessary
- Liaise with suppliers on technical matters
- To carry out quarterly reviews on prices of electronic components and assist the Technical Manager/Technical Operations Supervisor in the specification of electronic components
- Introduce new systems to refine the day-to-day duties of the technical department including the generation of circuit diagrams and instruction leaflets
- Ongoing update of and additions to the Technical Manual & Circuit Diagrams
- Assist the Technical Manager/Technical Operations Supervisor in his day-to-day duties
Where you'll work
F W Thorpe PLC, Merse Road
Redditch
B98 9HH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9-5)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Science (grade 9-4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
The first year of this apprenticeship is spent at MGTS in Redditch (Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm).
About this employer
The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of the FW Thorpe Plc group. Thorlux luminaires have been manufactured continuously since 1936, the year Frederick William Thorpe founded the company. The Company now operates from the Group’s modern 16,882 square metre self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England. Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural, commercial, floodlighting, industrial, hazardous area and tunnel applications.
After this apprenticeship
Thorlux Lighting aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training agreement wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015187.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.