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Process Setter (Craft) Apprentice
The Process Setter role is key in maintaining operational performance levels. A Process Setter (Craft) Apprentice will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of skilled engineers and managers to develop the skills and qualifications that will give you the opportunity for a successful career in high precision engineering.
Wage:
£17,000 a year
Holidays:
25 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays
Benefits:
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Pension
- On Site Parking
- Paid Monthly
Training course:
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
- Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm
- 37 hours a week
Start date:
Monday 14 September 2026
Duration:
3 years
Positions available:
6
What you'll do at work:
- Attend Gloucestershire Engineering Training for the first year to acquire basic foundation engineering skills
- Study towards the Level Three Apprenticeship programme, undertaking a National Vocational Qualification and Technical Certificate qualification
- Responsible for helping production machines and processes run safely, smoothly and efficiently to meet quality and production targets
- This includes setting up and adjusting machines, changing tools and fixtures, setting cameras and teaching robots or loaders how to handle parts correctly
- Monitor machine performance and production results, reacting quickly to problems to reduce downtime, waste and quality issues
- Check that tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices are available, correctly set up and working properly
- Support good material flow around the production area using FIFO and Kanban systems to keep production organised and efficient
- Operate machinery when needed to help maintain production output
- Ensure quality procedures and operating instructions are followed at all times. Carry out and record quality checks such as SPC inspections, first-off checks and in-process inspections to make sure products meet the required standards
- Respond quickly to quality concerns, including measurement problems, high scrap levels or defects, taking action to keep processes stable and products within specification. Help record scrap and rework correctly and support containment activities when problems occur
- Support the setup and correct use of gauges, measuring equipment, masters and poka-yoke devices used to prevent mistakes in production. Identify unusual measurement results or process changes and report issues when needed
- Carry out basic machine maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks, using problem-solving and fault-finding skills to identify and fix common equipment or process issues
- Escalate more serious technical problems to maintenance or engineering teams when required
- Maintain good communication with team members and support departments about production status, risks and priorities, including during shift handovers. Act as a reliable point of support for keeping the production process stable and running efficiently
- Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental rules and help create a safe working environment by identifying hazards, reducing risks and reporting accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions quickly
- Use practical skills, mechanical understanding, communication and problem-solving abilities to support high-quality manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities
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Where you'll work:
Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3SX
Training provider:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED
Training course:
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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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.
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Training schedule:
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3
- Year 1 - Full-time at GET
- Year 2 onwards - 4 days on plant, with day release for 1 day at GET
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 9 - 5)
- Maths (grade 9 - 5)
Desirable qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade 9 - 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements:
This programme is a great opportunity However, will require a lot of hard work and dedication
About this employer:
At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and multi sector applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient and high-value, because we know the actions we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion
Our Culture:
- We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration
- Our values:
- Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
- Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
- Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional
- Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
- Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
- Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and for driving results
- PHINIA is signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant
After this apprenticeship:
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies and future vision We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow To further enhance your engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills, further development and progression opportunities may be available to support you in achieving a Level 4 HNC/D in the appropriate discipline
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048818.
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