Summary Actemium Design (trading name of North West Projects) is an award winning national engineering design company specialising in mechanical, EC&I, process engineering delivering solutions to highly regulated industries. We are passionate about the solutions we deliver and sharing our expertise with the next generation of engineering talent. Wage £18,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6) Hours You will spend 4 days a week in our office, working on real-life projects of critical importance. Our office is open from 7am to 7pm, offering flexibility to structure your working day. 38 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 5 years Positions available 1 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 If based in our Whitehaven office, a local education provider will be appointed. You will work as part of our multi-disciplined engineering team delivering projects predominantly in the nuclear defence and decommissioning sectors, gaining experience at all phases of the design lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design for manufacture. You will be involved in the planning and execution of engineering and design activities, producing engineering drawings, documentation and calculations using tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, AR, VR, 3D printing, etc. You will study towards a Level 6 Degree qualification with an approved Apprenticeship provider alongside your role. Where you'll work You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is available in these locations: RUTHERFORD POINT, 44 EATON AVENUE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, PR7 7NA Blencathra House, Queens Dock, Tangier Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7UX Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER Training course Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools. Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving. Establish and report engineering design briefs. Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems. Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently. Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions. Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies. Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval. Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level. Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems. Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques. Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems. Plan, manage and lead engineering projects. Perform risk management for engineering activities. Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements. Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools. Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving. Establish and report engineering design briefs. Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems. Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently. Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions. Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies. Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval. Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level. Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems. Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques. Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems. Plan, manage and lead engineering projects. Perform risk management for engineering activities. Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements. Training schedule An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Requirements Essential qualifications A Level in: Mathematics (grade C) T Level in: Engineering or Technical (grade Merit or Distinction) BTEC in: Engineering or Technical (grade Merit or Distinction) 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 Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Other requirements You will have or be working towards the minimum entry requirements of 96 UCAS points from L3 qualifications such as A'Levels (must include Maths), BTEC or T-Level in Engineering or a related topic. Due to the nature of our work, some roles require applicants to be able to achieve and maintain security clearance criteria. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). About this employer Actemium Design (North West Projects) is a national engineering design company with a regulated industry sector focus. We offer mechanical, EC&I, process engineering and design alongside project management and control. Being part of VINCI Energies with a turnover of €14 billion, has allowed Actemium Design to grow in an exciting and sustainable manner. https://www.actemium.co.uk/design/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits Core hours working pattern. Professional membership fees. Health Shield Cover. Modern offices with an on-site gym. (Chorley Head office) Social events, charity fundraising events throughout the year. After this apprenticeship We will support you post graduation in your continued career development through accredition to IMechE or IET and into post graduate studies. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007197.