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The Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice
The Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice will work alongside experienced engineering and production teams to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a qualified Manufacturing Engineer.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
- 40 hours a week
Start date
- Monday 14 September 2026
Duration
- 3 years 6 months
Positions available
- 1
What you'll do at work
The role supports the improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, production efficiency, quality, and safety while undertaking a structured apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in engineering, manufacturing, and continuous improvement to gain practical experience within a fast-paced production environment while working towards a recognised qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Support
- Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and production methods
- Support manufacturing engineers with process optimisation projects
- Participate in shop floor observations and process reviews to identify improvement opportunities
- Help investigate production issues and support the implementation of corrective actions
- Assist in the design and optimisation of production layouts and workflows
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities
- Support 5S initiatives and workplace organisation projects
- Assist with waste reduction, efficiency improvement, and productivity projects
- Contribute to Kaizen events and problem-solving workshops
- Support data collection and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Production & Quality
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support quality investigations and root cause analysis activities
- Help monitor production KPIs such as:
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Scrap Rates
- Yield
- Downtime
- Productivity
- Work with production teams to improve process consistency and product quality.
Where you'll work
- Innovate House
- Balliol Business Park, Benton Lane
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE12 8EW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
- TDR TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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.
- 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
There will be a combination of work based training and training activities at TDR Training including BTEC Level 3.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- maths and English (grade 5/C or above)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Advanced, based at The Bridges on Balliol Business Park in Longbenton, is a specialist manufacturer of life-safety and fire protection technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures intelligent fire detection and alarm systems used in commercial, industrial and public buildings around the world.
Its product range includes fire alarm control panels, detection systems, emergency lighting, fire paging, false-alarm management and extinguishing control systems. Its equipment is designed to provide reliable early warning of fire and help protect people, buildings and critical infrastructure.
Advanced has a significant research, development and manufacturing operation at Balliol Business Park. The company brought its administration and operations together at the Longbenton site to support its manufacturing, R&D and commercial activities. Its products are installed internationally, including in major and high-profile buildings, and the company has developed systems capable of supporting anything from individual buildings to large, multi-site networks.
The company is part of Halma plc, a global group specialising in life-saving technologies. Advanced is therefore a particularly relevant local employer for engineering, electronics, electrical, manufacturing, testing, quality, maintenance and technical support skills.
In short: Advanced Electronics is a high-value engineering and manufacturing business in Longbenton, producing sophisticated electronic fire and life-safety systems for customers worldwide. https://www.advancedco.com (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Upon completion of this level 3 apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a permanent position.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050781.
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026)
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