Engineering Technician Apprentice

Overview

An amazing opportunity to work for a fantastic company developing your skills, knowledge, and behaviours within engineering. You will be working on exciting new racing and road car projects every day.

Wage

Competitive wage offered

Training

Course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Training provider: NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Hours

Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm
41 hours 30 minutes a week

Start Date

Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions Available

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

As part of the manufacturing team at Ilmor, you will be working on exciting new racing and road car projects with some of the biggest manufacturers and teams in the world. Initially you will train as a Manual and CNC Machine Operator with the option of moving into other parts of the business as your skills and abilities develop.

• Manual lathe
• Bridgeport manual mill
• Semi-CNC lathe (once turning knowledge allows)
• Basic shop floor CNC programming
• Operation of 3-axis milling machines.
• Laser part marking
• Billet stamping and loading/unloading of automated machine loading systems

Where you'll work

Quarry Road Brixworth Industrial Estate Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9UB

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents:

• Obtaining, checking, and using the appropriate documentation
• Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and organisational 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 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 return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
• Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems
• Assembling and disassembling 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 behaviours 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 flight-line handling and operations
• Carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub-assemblies, or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• Maintain aerospace components, sub-assemblies, or whole systems as required
• Undertake aircraft role configuration activities/requirements
• Prepare and maintain the aircraft maintenance programme
• Apply Human Factors in aviation – developing attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
• Maintain relationships between the aircraft operator and the aircraft maintenance organisation
• Recognising 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