Production Engineer Apprentice
PRP OPTOELECTRONICS LIMITED
SWINDON (SN5 5WN)
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2026
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Summary
Electronics production engineering role, supporting all aspects of assembly and testing of LED display devices for both military and commercial applications.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual salary increases & pension scheme
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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4 Days a week 7.30am- 5.30pm Monday- Wednesday 7.30am- 5pm Thursday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 14 October 2026
- Duration
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3 years 10 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
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with the development/improvement/rectification of production processes; the post holder will assist in the support of efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability and enable products to be produced at the rate needed to meet customer demand
- Undertaking detailed analysis using statistical methods process weakness will be evidenced and corrective actions applied; improvements will be measured and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) produced for management information
- Working alongside Design and Manufacturing departments, high quality production processes will be implemented for new products and day to day material process related issues resolved
- Enhance existing or development of new manufacturing processes. This will involve understanding how machinery and test equipment works and determining the right parameters, tools and materials to be used in the process
- Establish productive, dynamic, working relationships with the Engineering and Manufacturing departments, maintaining regular associations through meetings and communications to discuss any issues
Personal attributes:
- The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, result orientated and willing to take on new challenges
- They will also have excellent people skills, be able to pay attention to detail
Where you'll work
2 WESTERN GATE
HILLMEAD ENTERPRISE PARK
LANGLEY ROAD
SWINDON
SN5 5WN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Off the job to be held at New College Swindon
- On the job to be held at the place of work
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or equivalent)
- Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Listening skills
- Time management
About this employer
PRP Optoelectronics Ltd, Designs, develops and manufactures LED displays and commercial devices for military and commercial applications
https://www.prpopto.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Private health care
- Holiday is 20 plus bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Design engineering & development engineering
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054889.
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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11:59pm)