Overview
Support the engineering and workshop functions associated with the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of specialist equipment produced by CRC Evans.
Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3).
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shift details to be confirmed. 40 hours a week.
Start date: 1 September 2026.
Duration: 3 years 6 months.
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
The Apprentice Engineer will assist in producing accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, and bills of materials (BOMs) for production and project‑specific equipment. The role also supports workshop operations through the creation of build documentation, implementation of minor design improvements, and assistance with testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
The position provides practical hands‑on experience across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and workshop disciplines while supporting the completion of an approved engineering apprenticeship programme.
Role‑specific responsibilities
* Produce and update accurate 3D CAD models and assemblies for specialist equipment
* Produce engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888 standards
* Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for project and production equipment
* Validate CAD models through cross‑referencing against completed equipment and assemblies
* Implement minor design modifications to improve equipment functionality, manufacturability, reliability or serviceability
* Support design verification activities, including finite element analysis (FEA) simulations where applicable
* Produce supporting technical documentation, including equipment manuals, build instructions and assembly documentation
* Provide technical support to workshop engineers during manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning activities
* Assist in the design and development of control systems, including panel layouts and equipment wiring designs
* Attend college and complete all coursework, assessments and training associated with the apprenticeship programme
* Attend internal and external training courses as required to support ongoing development
* Maintain a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and professional development
* Undertake occasional travel and potential international assignments during later stages of the apprenticeship programme
Participate in the design and build of CRC Evans specialist equipment, including:
* Induction coils
* Coating frames
* PP tape machines
* Assist with the build and testing of prototype equipment as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
Support field activities and equipment testing, including:
* Procedure Qualification Trials (PQT), where required
* Support refurbishment, reactive maintenance and planned maintenance activities on plant and specialist equipment, including generators, compressors, blast and extraction equipment, polyurethane pumps and other specialist machinery
* Work collaboratively with engineers and specialists from multiple disciplines across the business
Where you’ll work
The Pipeline Centre Farrington Road
Rossendale Road Industrial Estate
Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 5SW
Training
* Follow health and safety regulations, standards and guidance
* Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance (e.g. segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal)
* Comply with engineering standards and regulations (e.g. BS, ISO, EN)
* Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents)
* Record information – paper‑based or electronic (e.g. energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists)
* Follow standard operating procedures
* Follow manufacturer's instructions (e.g. safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery)
* Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices (e.g. conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests)
* Apply continuous improvement techniques
* Apply team working principles
* Communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders, colleagues and managers
* 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
Requirements
* GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
Applicants should have a strong interest in engineering and technology.
About this employer
CRC Evans is a leading provider of welding and coating services, technologies and integrated solutions for the onshore and offshore energy and infrastructure sectors.
* There is potential for full‑time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Themis
Themis@burnley.ac.uk
01282 733005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035422.
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