Level 3- Technical Support Engineering Apprenticeship
July 2, 2025
Brief Description
Are you technically minded and enjoy solving problems? We’re seeking a Technical Support Technician to join our Engineering team, supporting customers and colleagues with product enquiries, testing, and technical documentation. You will play a key role in helping us deliver outstanding service and innovative solutions.
Application Deadline Date:31/07/2025
Start Date:17/09/2025
Positions Available:1
Qualifications Required
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* – C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
• Dependable in both attendance and work ethic.
• Open to feedback and proactive in seeking out learning opportunities.
• Uses initiative to find solutions efficiently and safely.
• Able to switch between different tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Skills Required
• Eager to develop skills and expand knowledge as a Technical Support Technician.
• Works well under pressure, especially during breakdowns or urgent repairs.
• Communicates well with colleagues and works collaboratively.
• Supports team objectives and contributes positively to group tasks.
• Understands the importance of safety in a manufacturing environment.
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gainseveral academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us 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 CompetenceTraining – 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 and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Future Prospects
Starting as a Technical Support Technician opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities within engineering, manufacturing, and commercial environments. With experience, continued learning, and a proactive approach, you could progress into several rewarding roles, including:
1. Technical Support Engineer
• Take on more complex customer or internal technical challenges.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, support product development, and collaborate with design teams.
• Provide specialist support and testing across multiple departments or customer sites.
2. Applications Engineer / Product Specialist
• Advise customers on technical applications and product selection.
• Support sales teams with product demonstrations, trials, and solution design.
• Act as a technical bridge between engineering, sales, and the customer.
3.Process Engineer
• Process improvement and development
• Tooling design, specification and purchasing
• Problem solving
4.Tool room engineer
• Machining and assembly of installation tooling
• Supporting special manufacture installation equipment builds
Department:
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employment:
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Hours:
Mon - Thur 8am to 4.30pm and Fri 8am to 2pm
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About Us
With 60+ years experience in the design and manufacture of Threaded Inserts for most Plastics, Woods, non-Ferrous Metals & now Composite materials, Tappex threaded fasteners are to be found amongst very diverse Industry applications & operating environments
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Tappex Thread Inserts Ltd,
Masons Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire.
CV37 9NT
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