Design Engineering Apprenticeship
WarburtonsExpected closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Start on £21,500 per year, with salary increasing each year.
- Gain a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Advanced Apprenticeship over 4 years.
- First year is a full-time residential programme in Coventry, with accommodation paid.
- Applications close on 2026-12-31.
About the Role
Your Apprenticeship Journey
Your first year will be spent on a full-time residential programme with our national training provider, Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry. You'll stay in student accommodation close to the training facility, with the cost covered as part of your apprenticeship.
After that, you'll continue developing your skills back at Warburtons, combining hands-on experience with further training and support from your own mentor.
Over the four years, you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience in engineering design and health & safety
- The skills to support business goals through effective engineering solutions
- Knowledge of industry standards for safe, efficient, and hygienic design
The Perks We’ve Baked In
- £21,500 starting salary, increasing each year of your apprenticeship
- Your tuition fees paid
- First-year accommodation paid
- 25 days' paid holiday
- A structured four-year development programme
- Your own dedicated Warburtons mentor
- Development and 1-to-1 training designed around you
- The chance to learn alongside a national group of Warburtons apprentices
- Hands-on experience with automation and modern engineering technology
- Life assurance
- Award-winning contributory pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Retail vouchers and online shopping offers, including discounts on Warburtons products
- Site social events, charity days and wellbeing initiatives
- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and occupational health services
- A new starter goodie box to welcome you to the family
Training
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
What happens at the end
Successfully complete your apprenticeship and you'll achieve Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Advanced Apprenticeship, with the skills and experience to begin your career as a qualified Design Engineer with us. Engineering can open up opportunities across areas such as Engineering Management, Project Engineering and continuous improvement.