Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing Technician

CERES POWER LTD

HORSHAM (RH13 5PX)

Closes in 16 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 March 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to kick start your career with a team that’s supportive, forward thinking, and passionate about innovation Do you care about clean energy and want to help create a cleaner world for the future?

If so, Ceres Power would love to hear from you!

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Working hours are Monday to Friday, one day per week will be spent studying at Crawley College, West Sussex/ Working hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

What you will gain:

Ceres Power is a company which fosters a workplace driven by passion and purpose who are looking to add 4 new Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing Technicians to their team.

As an apprentice at Ceres, you’ll gain hands on experience through paid, work-based training with rotations across different areas of the business. You’ll learn practical skills from a knowledgeable and experienced teams who are keen to support your development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of hydrogen production equipment
  • Learn to troubleshoot, repair, and test components to ensure optimal performance and safety in the manufacturing process
  • Work with senior engineers to support the assembly, testing, and quality control of components used in hydrogen production systems
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency
  • Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental protocols during manufacturing and production processes
  • Assist in performing routine testing and inspections to ensure quality standards for components and systems
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineers, production staff, and quality assurance teams
  • Participate in training sessions, to develop your technical knowledge and skills

Who you will be:

  • Someone who will join in and support the team to think ambitiously, collaborate creatively and confront complex challenges directly
  • Someone with a passion for innovation, which is at the core of everything striving to push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology
  • Someone with a solid interest in engineering and a strong work ethic
  • Experience or appropriate work-based knowledge and competency would be an advantage

By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts and well prepared for a long-term career in the industry.

Where you'll work

VIKING HOUSE
FOUNDRY LANE
HORSHAM
RH13 5PX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

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
  • Patience
  • Willing to learn
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Professional manner
  • Resilient
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good time management
  • Strives for perfection
  • Can interpret diagnostics
  • Enthusiastic about Innovation

Other requirements

Shortlisted applicants should expect to be invited to take part in an assessment day towards the end of June 2026. Please note the start date for this role will be in September 2026.

About this employer

At Ceres, we’re proud to be at the forefront of clean energy innovation. We develop cutting edge technologies in electrolysis for green hydrogen and fuel cells for future power solutions.

Through our technology licensing model, we work closely with leading global partners including Doosan, Denso, Shell and Weichai. Our solid oxide platform is helping to transform energy systems and decarbonise some of the world’s most emissions heavy industries, such as steelmaking and future fuels.

We’re a company driven by purpose and passion. At Ceres, you’ll be encouraged to think big, collaborate openly and take on exciting challenges. Innovation sits at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for people who are curious and motivated to make a difference.

https://www.ceres.tech/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Reward package includes Up to 8% employer pension contribution, Life assurance (4x annual salary), 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the 42 months apprenticeship programme there will be an opportunity for you to be considered for a permanent position with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019151.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)