APPRENTICE DIGITAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in digital engineering, BIM, CAD, and building services design to develop a long-term career within the engineering industry.

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours: Monday to Friday - Times to be arranged
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Positions available: 1

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers and senior technicians with the production of engineering drawings, 3D models, and digital information
• Develop practical skills in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other digital engineering software
• Create and amend 2D drawings, engineering layouts, and BIM models
• Assist with the coordination of mechanical and electrical building services within a BIM environment
• Learn to create and modify Revit families, objects, tags, annotations, schedules, and legends
• Support the preparation and revision of drawing packages and project documentation
• Apply company BIM standards, protocols, and procedures
• Work with Building Services Engineers to translate engineering requirements into accurate digital information
• Assist with clash detection and coordination between services and disciplines
• Maintain organized project files and digital information in accordance with company procedures
• Develop an understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, and industry guidance
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors, and other project team members
• Attend site visits where appropriate to develop practical knowledge of building services and construction
• Complete apprenticeship coursework, training, and assessments within required timescales
• Participate fully in mentoring, training, and professional development
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of training

Where you'll work: 22 Burghley Street
Bourne
PE10 9NS

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

Training provider: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD

Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)

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Course contents:

• Obtaining, checking, and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
• Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and organizational requirements
• Planning and, where applicable, obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
• Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures, and equipment
• Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance, or testing) using the correct procedures, processes, and/or equipment
• Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
• Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and, where applicable, returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems
• Assemble and disassemble aerospace mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems (new and in service) as required
• Measure and mark out of materials to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
• Precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• Use mechanical and/or electrical/electronic measuring and/or test equipment used on aircraft assemblies and systems
• Apply assembly techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, welding, and bonding techniques)
• Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and/or procedures
• Assemble, disassemble, and install aerospace components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems (new and in service) as required such as wiring looms, anti-icing systems, electrical connectors, avionic units, and using specified methods and procedures
• Set up and use a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools, rigs, and equipment, using approved methods and procedures
• Install lighting, power supplies, engine control, and instrumentation systems
• Carry out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment, and systems and making adjustment/rectification where applicable
• Carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aerospace assemblies
• Apply correct locking and securing methods and techniques (mechanical fasteners, locking, and electrical bonding techniques)
• Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
• Install and connect pipe-work systems and aerospace assemblies
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and/or procedures
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems
• Select and use the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft
• Apply human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviors to ensure aviation safety
• Use mechanical and electrical measuring and/or test equipment while carrying out aircraft maintenance activities
• Carry out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis, e.g., electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging
• Use ground support equipment
• Identify, control, repair, and prevent damage, fatigue, and corrosion of aircraft components
• Maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers, or rotors
• Use the correct bonding and assembly techniques, e.g., in composite assembly
• Carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• Identify and install mechanical fasteners
• Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• Assemble, repair, and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• Inspect, repair, remove, and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies, and systems
• Undertake aircraft role configuration activities/requirements
• Prepare and maintain the aircraft maintenance programme
• Apply Human Factors in aviation – developing attitudes and behaviors to ensure aviation safety
• Maintain relationships between the aircraft operator and the aircraft maintenance organization, recognizing the regulatory responsibilities of both parties
• Use relevant computer software, information systems, and documentation necessary to carry out the role
• Use asset and inventory management systems within a continuing airworthiness environment