Apprentice Design Engineer
EPWIN GROUP PLC
Telford (TF3 3AT)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 24 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Epwin is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. You will support the work of engineers by the provision of technical support and expertise for areas of the engineering and manufacturing function.
- Wage
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£16,830 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5.00pm
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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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
The role of a Trainee Design Engineer is to support the design and development of new and existing products, produce technical documentation, and provide technical services that assist in the growth of the business. This role requires achieving agreed objectives while maintaining a strong commitment to employee safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Daily/Weekly tasks will include:
- Adhere to all organisational policies, management systems, and standard operating procedures, including legal responsibilities relating to health and safety, environmental protection, and quality standards
- Work positively to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and contractual personnel in order to promote a culture of mutual respect and dignity
- Represent the organisation in a positive and professional manner to avoid damage to the corporate image or bringing the company into disrepute
- Promote and demonstrate the core values of Epwin Group in all aspects of work and professional conduct
- Ensure the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is complied with at all times, and ensure that all accidents and near misses are properly reported and fully investigated
- Provide loading calculation services to customers, ensuring accuracy, compliance with engineering standards, and timely delivery of results
- Deliver technical support to assist in the identification, interpretation, and application of industry standards and legislative requirements for both internal teams and external customers
- Ensure all data provided is accurate, current, and aligns with regulatory and company standards to support safe and compliant product design
- Ensure that CAD systems and data storage are properly maintained and secure, safeguarding company information and intellectual property
- Coordinate across departments to manage products and services effectively, promoting collaboration and efficient workflow
- Provide drawing and technical administration support for business operations, including the fabrication of window and door systems, and assist with internal and external product testing to ensure quality and compliance
- Maintain clear and professional communication across the organisation, fostering strong working relationships with colleagues, departments, and external customers. Promote collaboration, understanding, and customer satisfaction through effective interpersonal skills and timely information sharing
- Champion continuous improvement across all aspects of the product development environment, including processes, equipment, and workflows, to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation
Where you'll work
Stafford Park 6
Telford
TF3 3AT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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
- This is a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support apprenticeship, delivered over a 3-year period
- The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training, Telford, TF3 3AJ 2.5 days a week for the first 14 months of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Clean and tidy approach
- Punctual and adaptable
- Work on own initiative
- Positive approach
- Work driven
Other requirements
Must be able to travel to the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford TF3 3AJ, as well as the company site in Telford, Stafford Park.
About this employer
Founded in 1976, the Epwin Group has changed significantly from its origins as one of the first PVC-U window fabrication businesses in the UK. In July 2014, the Epwin Group was listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market starting a new era in its history. The Group has grown both organically and by acquisition to become the leading manufacturer of energy efficient and low maintenance building products for the Repair, Maintenance and Improvement, social housing and new build markets in the UK. The Group serves the trade, retail, new build and social housing sectors through a nationwide network of merchants, plastics stockists, window, door and conservatory manufacturers and installers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house to suit the needs of our end-user markets and are sold under established and trusted brands. We have a wide product range to cater for all requirements and are constantly investing and innovating in new processes, products and services.
https://epwin.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You will be provided with a Tool kit to enable you to complete the apprenticeship along with full uniform to use at In-Comm Training and in the workplace.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time opportunity to progress and move within departments
- Continuation and progression to move on to HNC Level 4
- Further training and development within the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Keira Stead
keiras@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022749.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026