Ebm-papst Group Apprenticeship

Ebm-papst Group is a world leading manufacturer and innovator of fans and motors. Seeking a successful candidate to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to attain the qualification in preparation for a full-time occupation as a Manufacturing Engineer.

Wage

• £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage
• Minimum wage rates opens in new tab

Training Course

• Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

• Monday to Friday in line with the working hours of the department in which the apprentice is placed. 40 hours a week

Start Date

• Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

• 3 years 6 months

Positions Available

• 1

What you'll do at work

Working in all departments across the business you will work on the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Supporting engineering and manufacturing teams with day-to-day technical activities
• Assisting with product modifications, improvements and documentation updates
• Contributing to problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting testing, inspection and validation of products and processes
• Assisting in the preparation of technical data, reports and engineering records
• Collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers where required

Where you'll work

Chelmsford Business Park
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 5EZ

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.