Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

WIDNEY MANUFACTURING LIMITED

West Midlands (B6 7SA)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 April 2026

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Summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for two motivated individuals to join our team as Manufacturing Engineering Apprentices.

This apprenticeship combines practical, hands-on experience within our manufacturing facility in Aston, Birmingham, alongside structured college-based learning at BMet: James Watt.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30am- 4:00pm Friday 7:30am- 12:30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

As an apprentice, you will receive on-the-job training with experienced engineers, support from both employer and college, and work toward a recognised engineering qualification with opportunities for further development to HNC. You’ll have the opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion and become part our engineering team. You’ll develop skills that are in-demand across the UK manufacturing sector and gain experience working on real projects that make a difference, giving you a head start in a rewarding engineering career.

During your apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:

  • New product introduction
  • Machining and manufacturing processes
  • Engineering drawings and technical interpretation
  • Preventative maintenance and fault finding
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Quality techniques
  • Health & safety standards in an industrial environment
  • Continuous improvement and problem-solving methods

The successful candidate will look to work in all areas of the Widney engineering department including:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Design
  • Toolroom
  • Quality
  • Product Development and Testing.

During the time spent in each department the apprentice will be part of the team dealing with day-to-day issues and working on longer term projects.

In addition, the successful candidate will work in all manufacturing areas to gain experience and knowledge of

  • Product knowledge of Windows, Slides and Blinds product groups
  • Glass bonding
  • CNC & Machining
  • Robotic welding
  • Fabrication & Welding
  • Assembly processes
  • Paint and pre-treatment process

Where you'll work

WIDNEY MANUFACTURING LIMITED
Plume Street Aston
Birmingham
West Midlands
B6 7SA

Training

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

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade 4/C or above)
  • Any (grade 4/C or above)
  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)
  • Science (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

At Widney Manufacturing UK Ltd, our people are our greatest strength. With over 200 skilled employees, including experienced engineers, technicians, and supportive mentors, we take pride in sharing knowledge and helping the next generation of engineers succeed. Whether it’s guiding you on CNC machines, assembly techniques, reading technical drawings, or teaching lean manufacturing principles, our team is friendly, approachable, and always ready to help.

https://www.widney.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential to progress into a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Mehr-un Nisa

recruitment @bmet.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028780.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:59pm)