Engineering Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship

Fern Plastic Products Ltd is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Wolverhampton specialising in plastic injection moulding. We have a proud history of developing our own people from apprentices into operational, administration, technical and management roles.

Wage: Competitive (Competitive wage offered)

Training Course: Engineering Technician (Level 3)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:45pm. No evenings or weekends. (39 hours a week)

Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Positions Available: 1

What You'll Do at Work:

• On-the-job training in the workplace
• Foundation education and basic skills development at college

Where You'll Work:

MACROME RD
ALDERSLEY
WOLVERHAMPTON
WEST MIDLANDS
WV6 9HD

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

Training Provider: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training Course: Engineering Technician (Level 3)

What You'll Learn:

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

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• 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 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