Apprentice Engineer

CHELTON LTD

BUCKS (SL7 1TF)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

  • To support the delivery of engineering activities within each Engineering Service from concept ideas through to qualification assemblies while undertaking structured apprenticeship training.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:00pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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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

  • The successful applicant will spend their days supporting and learning from technicians and engineers alike in the build and design of Chelton Products
  • This will involve the physical build and test of our product as well as the design processes, which will include design meetings and reviews, CAD work and remedial investigation

Where you'll work

THE CHELTON CENTRE
FOURTH AVENUE
MARLOW
BUCKS
SL7 1TF

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)
  • College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

A min of 5 GCSE's inc English, Math's and Science (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

A Level in:

Or Relevant A Levels in Math's and Physics (grade A* - E)

Other in:

Level 3 Engineering (grade Merit)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Time Management
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

  • Certificates for Engineering qualification or A Levels, you will need to provide a copy of these.
  • Right to work in the UK checks will need to be complete. 

About this employer

At Chelton we engineer advanced, robust land-based and airborne products and solutions designed to empower critical civil and military operations in dynamic environments. Working closely with global defence agencies and aviation leaders, we've developed a broad range of solutions to meet the diverse requirements of our customers. Our technology enhances operational capabilities, enables seamless communication, protects aircraft, pilots and passengers and supports navigation worldwide.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship by the successful applicant, there will be the opportunity to join the engineering team in one of our business units where the former apprentice can begin their progression through each engineering level
  • There are also opportunities to move into management roles if desired
  • One of our previous apprentices is now a Head of Engineering in Chelton and previous to that held one of our Business Unit Manager roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Toni David

Toni.David@chelton.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019083.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

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