Summary Chesterfield Special Cylinders Limited are looking for an Apprentice Inspector to complete a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship and join their team. Wage £21,125.52 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3) Hours You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern, will be determined by the employing company. 37 hours a week Start date Wednesday 10 September 2025 Duration 3 years 6 months 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 Role & responsibilities: As an apprentice Inspector, the candidate will be learning to inspect seamless steel cylinders and cylinder components in accordance with specifications and engineering drawings. This will be aided by the use of various inspection equipment such as micrometres, Verniers and gauges etc. whilst undergoing your training, which is a mixture of full-time at the AMRC training centre followed by day release and on-the-job training. Once qualified, the candidate will be performing in-process inspection checks on products in a safe and controlled manner, meeting all quality specifications whilst satisfying productivity requirements and in compliance with engineering drawings and associated specifications. Ensure that equipment is maintained, relevant records are up-to-date and that all processes work effectively to ensure that the business can fulfil its aims. Where you'll work Meadowhall Road Sheffield S9 1BT Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Your training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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. Your training plan You will study on a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard. During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Mathematics (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills About this company Based near Meadowhall, we have over 125-years of experience specialising in delivering high-pressure gas containment solutions for industries like defence, energy, and transportation. Our expertise ensures bespoke, safety-critical systems that meet the highest standards of quality and performance worldwide. https://chesterfieldcylinders.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318202.