Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £16,000 per year as a Manufacturing Support Apprentice.
- Gain practical experience supporting the assembly, testing, and maintenance of traffic technology equipment.
- Undertake a 4-year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship with 20% paid training time.
- Applications close on 31 December 2026.
- Permanent employment as an Engineer is offered after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About the Role
What you'll be doing:
From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and gaining practical experience through meaningful work and real responsibility.
- Supporting the assembly, testing and maintenance of traffic technology equipment and components.
- Learning how to use engineering tools, equipment and manufacturing processes safely and effectively.
- Assisting with fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
- Completing quality checks and helping to ensure products meet required standards.
- Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to build your technical knowledge and practical skills.
- Attending college and applying your learning in a real-world manufacturing environment.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
What happens at the end
- Permanent employment after apprenticeship as an Engineer in our Manufacturing Facility
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in Manufacturing
- Interest in Engineering
- Interest in Technology
Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade 4) - essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) - essential
Key details
- Wage: £16,000 a year
- Working week: For the first two years, if not at College, shifts will generally be between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. This will be discussed at interview.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Duration: 4 Years
- Start date: 2027-08-31
- Closing date: 2026-12-31
- Apprenticeship standard: Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
- Training provider: SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP