Summary You will get a unique opportunity to experience first hand what it’s like to work in an engineering company in several different departments. This will give you great perspective of how we operate each department to achieve our visions and goals through our set behaviours. Wage £18,200 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Company Benefits include: • Life insurance • Company events • Online GP service • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Eye care assistance • Wellbeing incentives Training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 39 hours a week Start date Monday 14 September 2026 Duration 4 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 Fantastic opportunity to work in an engineering company who design and manufacture ultra-high-quality brake, clutch and other automotive components to Motorsport, top OEM and Special Vehicle markets. This is an amazing opportunity to learn to become a multi-skilled manufacturing engineer. You will get the opportunity to work in the following departments: Design Engineering: You’ll get an insight into using computer software such as Solidworks 3D CAD software, to produce accurate solid models which have been requested from our customers Our Design Engineers ensure our components are as strong, light and efficient as possible, through accurate design of parts. Design Engineers work in an office environment designing components on computer software Research & Development: To stand still is to go backwards, so in research and development we look into the future, developing new ideas, patenting new processes and ensuring the company is always ahead of the competition As an R&D Technician or Engineer, you will work in the R&D lab carrying out testing of parts, as well as using a computer to record data Planning: You’ll see first-hand how highly organised our planning strategy is. Planning is used to manage the coordination of production workflow, and developing and reviewing production plans with other departments The manufacturing department is led by the work-to plan that the Planning team put together As a Planner you will be based in an office using a computer You will need to speak to other departments to ensure that the plan will work and your customers are updated with any changes as this will effect the delivery dates of components made Quality Engineering (Metrology) Quality is where we check each component is visibly correct before it is then compared to a mathematically perfect specification. Any part that is found to be outside these requirements that cannot be easily corrected is simply discarded and the whole process starts again Quality Engineers and Technicians work in a Quality Lab, where there is a mix of hands-on work such as measuring components, and computer-based work Production Engineering: Production Engineering is made up of a team of Production Engineers who support the machining and assembly departments The Production Engineers will provide technical expertise, help with problems on the machines, diagnose and solve problems, ensuring that the machines that make our products are working smoothly and efficiently. We have a wide variety of CNC machines with Fanuc and Heidenhain controls which are operated by our highly skilled CNC setter operators Production Engineers work on the shop floor and also at a desk with a computer Where you'll work Apollo Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7TN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider EEF LIMITED 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. Training schedule Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK In house training in line with your requirements Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician More training information The apprenticeship will involve a mixture of office work along with hands-on practical work on a daily basis This apprenticeship will suit those applicants who like to be working on a practical basis and not solely office based work Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 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 Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience About this employer Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality, low volume brake, clutch and other automotive components. We operate in all areas of the industry around the world. Our clients and their requirements are as wide ranging as the products we supply. From tiny brake-by-wire controllers for Formula E racing cars to calipers required to stop 35 tonnes of armoured vehicle, the only factor common to everything we do is our no-compromise approach to engineering excellence. After this apprenticeship Our Alcon Apprentices, once they have completed a 4 year apprenticeship will become fully qualified Technicians or Engineers in their specialism of engineering We look to promote from within and some of our Senior Managers today came through the Alcon Apprenticeship Programme If the management route is not for you, then becoming an expert in your line of work is where we aim to get you Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: EEF LIMITED Make UK Recruitment Team asrecruitment@makeuk.org The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020444.