Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice
EBM - PAPST UK LIMITED
Essex (CM2 5EZ)
Closes in 21 days (Saturday 8 August 2026)
Posted on 17 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Ebm-papst Group is a world leading manufacturer and innovator of fans and motors. Seeking a successful candidate to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to attain the qualification in preparation for a full-time occupation as a Manufacturing Engineer.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday in line with the working hours of the department in which the apprentice is placed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Working in all departments across the business you will work on the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Supporting engineering and manufacturing teams with day-to-day technical activities
- Assisting with product modifications, improvements and documentation updates
- Contributing to problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting testing, inspection and validation of products and processes
- Assisting in the preparation of technical data, reports and engineering records
- Collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers where required
Where you'll work
Chelmsford Business Park
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 5EZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
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
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Qualifications include the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing support technologies
More training information
- This is a 4-year apprenticeship with college attendance required one day per week
- All college attendance will be at Colchester Institute at our Colchester Campus one day per week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- maths and English (grade 9-5/A*-B)
- Science or Technology/Engineering (grade A*-B/9-5)
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
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Whilst the role is primarily based at our offices in Chelmsford, the role may require the apprentice to assist with on-site investigation and repair works. Travel to the parent company factories for product training may also be required.
About this employer
ebm-papst, founded in 1963, is a family-owned engineering company currently active in 51 countries around the globe. Headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, ebm-papst Group is the world’s leading manufacturer and innovator of fans and motors with 13,000 employees worldwide over 26 production sites, and 51 sales offices. The Group is owned by 3 families and generates revenues of 2.2 billion euros.
As the leading supplier of digital ventilation technology, ebm-papst is a highly respected engineering partner in many industries, known for working to the highest economic and ecological standards. With around 20,000 different products, ebm-papst provide solutions for just about any requirement including refrigeration, household appliances, heating, and air conditioning.
Whether it's air conditioning, data centres, clean rooms, refrigeration, industrial cooling, transport, renewable energy or residential ventilation – you encounter our solutions and products every day, at work or at home. If you don't notice, we've done our job well.
https://www.ebmpapst.com/gb/en/home.html (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Private Healthcare (as per company policy)
- Annual leave entitlement (as per company policy)
- Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Wellbeing solutions Employee Assistance Programme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate can progress to a career in production engineering, sales engineering, project engineering, research and development, supervision and management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206712043
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042320.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Saturday 8 August 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.