Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing technician

AG INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Warwick (CV34 6SW)

Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

AG Instruments are recruiting an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing/Maintenance Technician to take part in developing, manufacturing, calibrating and testing pioneering gas analysers to be used in medical gas and high voltage power applications.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday-Friday apart from days the apprentice is at off-site for college training. 9am-5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

AG Instruments are pioneers in using infra red and other technologies to analyse gases for high precision quality control in medical gas and high voltage power applications. Our analysers are exported globally. The designs are complex and require good attention to detail. We are in a constant state of development, modifying our designs to suit market forces and improving our methods for better performance and efficiency. Core Knowledge, during your apprenticeship you will understand:

  • How to follow our internal procedures for manufacture, assembly and calibration of our products
  • Use our company intranet to find information required to perform these tasks
  • Electronics PCB level assembly including soldering
  • Small scale precision mechanical component assembly
  • Quality control, checking assemblies are ready for the next manufacturing stage
  • Calibration using our automatic calibration apparatus with compressed gases
  • Reviewing test data, interpreting results, fault finding
  • Complete test documentation including calibration certificates
  • Final assembly, inspection and packing

Skills Required:

  • Enthusiastic learner keen to gain the skills required for this job
  • Good attention to detail and focus on work
  • Work safely complying with health and safety standards and responsible for their own and colleagues’ safety. This includes working responsibly with compressed gases
  • Good knowledge of or willingness to learn computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, file structure and internet and intranet
  • Follow existing procedures accurately, ask where clarification is needed and suggest improvements
  • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
  • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
  • Good communication skills, ability to consult and advise colleagues, work both individually and as a team
  • Good time keeping skills, reliable trustworthy individual
  • Ability to lift heavy items up to 20 kg

Where you'll work

Unit 9, Trident Park,
Poseidon Way
Warwick
CV34 6SW

Training

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

Training provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

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

  • Extensive health and safety training                                           
  • Engineering manufacturing technician (L4/L6): 1 day per week HNC studies

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

AG Instruments is a small well-established engineering and manufacturing company at the forefront of gas testing and analysis. Its devices and technology is being used globally in some of the world's leading hospitals and healthcare services, both domestically and internationally. AGI is an environment suitable for an intellectually curious, ambitious individual as it provides the opportunity to grow in responsibility quickly, and be an integral part of a team that has reshaped gas analysis in the medical and industrial fields.

https://www.mgpstesting.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits included

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential for future full-time employment after the Calibration Engineer apprenticeship, and growth from there.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Mark Agaiby

admin@aginstruments.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046539.

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Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)