Summary AESSEAL plc. is looking for an Inspection Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship and join their team as a member of the Design Team at AESSEAL Rotherham, providing bespoke seal design for nonstandard applications based on our standard product range. Wage £16,500 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 30 minutes a week Start date Wednesday 9 September 2026 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: Modification of standard seals to suit non-standard equipment Bespoke seal design, using standard seal face geometry, for non-standard applications and equipment Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications Creation of new stock codes and special seal bills of materials to aid administration Daily liaison with internal and external customers (including end users, sales engineers, and distributors from the UK and overseas) Daily liaison with workshops and inspection departments on engineering issues for both standard and special seals; solving problems and agreeing concessions Assisting the Technical department with special seal enquiries Providing assistance to the assembly team on testing issues for standard and special seals N.B. This list is not exhaustive; the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability (as requested by senior management). Where you'll work Global Technology Centre Bradmarsh Business Park Mill Close Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1BZ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 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 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) 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 Analytical skills About this employer At AESSEAL® we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future. We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen. Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future. We believe in operating in an ethical and sustainable manner, providing sealing solutions to our customers that improve reliability and help reduce energy and water consumption. Our world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology and our systems and processes enable us to be the worlds largest homogeneous mechanical seal manufacturer. By investing in pioneering technology, we simplify the whole ordering process and respond quickly to customers’ needs – whatever, wherever. We aim to exceed expectation consistently: in delivery, quality, reliability and service. We’re challenging industry standards, challenging our competitors, challenging thinking – and challenging to become world market leader. After this apprenticeship Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships is a nationally recognised qualification that is 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 VAC2000021747.