Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Location: NORTHAMPTON (NN3 6QF)
Company: METROL SPRINGS LTD
Closing Date: 22 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
Posted on: 8 October 2026

Wage:

• £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Hours:

• Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start Date:

• Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration:

• 3 years 6 months

Positions Available:

• 1

Summary

Apprentice Design Engineer at Metrol, developing skills in industrial product design. Work with lead engineers on the design, manufacture and testing of pressure vessels to industry regulations, including PED. Support R & D initiatives within a collaborative team, with progression opportunities in a modern Northampton office.

Work

What You'll Do at Work

• Design and Analysis:

  • Develop detailed mechanical designs for pressure vessels, including calculations, CAD drawings, and specifications
  • Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue analysis on pressure vessels to ensure safety and performance
  • Create and update technical documentation and design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (PED) and regulations

• Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with the manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production
  • Provide technical support to the production team during the manufacturing process, addressing any design-related issues or challenges
  • Coordinate with project managers and other engineering teams to ensure design consistency, cost-effectiveness, and timely project completion
  • Coordinate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, translated into concept designs

• Innovation:

  • Support the implementation of a busy R & D program, including data recording, analysis and presentation
  • Investigating new materials and technologies to improve product or introduce new product features
  • Providing innovative design solutions to customer problems

• Code and Standards Compliance:

  • Ensure all designs meet relevant industry codes and standards, such as PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), and other applicable regulations
  • Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations to ensure pressure vessel designs are compliant with safety requirements

• Testing and Evaluation:

  • Assist in the development of testing protocols to validate the integrity and functionality of pressure vessels
  • Review and analyse test results, making recommendations for design improvements or modifications

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and implement design improvements for performance optimisation, cost reduction, and increased reliability
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes that impact pressure vessel design

Where You'll Work

5 CLAYFIELD CLOSE
MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6QF

Training

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 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 (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 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
• Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
• Assembling, disassembling and installing aerospace components, sub-assemblies and whole systems (new and in service) as required
• Setting up and using a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools, rigs and equipment, using approved methods and procedures
• Installing lighting, power supplies, engine control and instrumentation systems
• Carrying out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment and systems and making adjustment/rectification where applicable
• Carrying out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aerospace assemblies
• Applying correct locking and securing methods and techniques (mechanical fasteners, locking and electrical bonding techniques)
• Using sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
• Installing and connecting pipe-work systems and aerospace assemblies
• Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
• Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems
• Selecting and using the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft
• Applying human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
• Using mechanical and electrical measuring and/or test equipment while carrying out aircraft maintenance activities
• Carrying out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis e.g. electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging
• Using ground support equipment
• Identifying, controlling, repairing and preventing damage, fatigue and corrosion of aircraft components
• Maintaining power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• Using the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• Carrying out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• Identifying and installing mechanical fasteners
• Using sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets and jointing techniques
• Assembling, repairing and replacing pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• Inspecting, repairing, removing and replacing aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• Undertaking aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• Carrying out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub-assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• Maintaining aerospace components, sub-assemblies or whole systems as required
• Undertaking aircraft role configuration activities/requirements
• Preparing and maintaining the aircraft maintenance programme
• Applying Human Factors in aviation – developing attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
• Maintaining relationships between the aircraft operator and the aircraft maintenance organisation
• Recognising the regulatory responsibilities of both parties
• Using relevant computer software, information systems and documentation necessary to carry out the role
• Using asset and inventory management systems within a continuing airworthiness environment