Electrical, Control & Instrumentation or Mechanical Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Work as part of our design team, learning directly from experienced engineers who will support and mentor you Turn ideas into reality by interpreting client needs and transforming them into technical design solutions Get hands-on with the latest CAD software, creating and editing 2D drawings and 3D models that meet the relevant engineering standards Learn how to do engineering calculations to support your designs – don’t worry, we’ll teach you everything you need! Get out of the office with visits to client sites and facilities – see the places where your work will make an impact Stay safe and professional, following health and safety policies. Take pride in your work, producing designs with care and attention to detail

Training:

Year 1: Full-time at Wigan & Leigh College

4 days PEO units (Performing Engineering Operations) covering EC&I, Mechanical and Civil & Structural principles to provide a base level of knowledge and understanding 1 day studying towards your relevant HNC

Years 2-5:

 1 day per week at college 4 days working in the Tenet office in Warrington on live projects

Training Outcome:
After Year 3, you will be a qualified Designer, with progression to Design Engineer after gaining your BEng in Year 5 Tenet will support you every step of the way, and as your experience grows, you can progress to a Senior, Lead, Principal Engineer and beyond

Employer Description:

We’re a forward-thinking, privately owned small-to-medium-sized enterprise engineering consultancy with a big impact. We work with some of the UK’s top engineering companies and government organisations to solve complex challenges – from powering the country safely to helping clean up the nuclear legacy for future generations.

Established in 2005 with offices on Birchwood Park, Warrington and M-SParc, Anglesey, we’ve built a strong reputation for the quality of our work, with trusted client relationships, and a commitment to developing our people. Our engineers deliver complex design solutions that keep high-risk and highly regulated industries running smoothly, covering electrical power and distribution, control and instrumentation and mechanical handling design. We handle projects from the early ideas stage (concept design), through detailed design, all the way to testing, commissioning and final delivery.

Through our degree apprenticeship programme, you will get an exceptional education (following the same educational path as Sellafield Ltd.’s apprentices), provided by Wigan and Leigh College – and you’ll be paid while you learn. You will receive one-to-one mentoring from our experienced engineers as you apply your learning to real-life engineering projects.

Tenet will provide you with a fully funded degree-level education, a competitive salary, and a supportive working environment with continuous development and long-term career prospects.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, no weekend work. Core working hours are between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Passion for engineering,Familiar with Microsoft Office


  • Location: 401 FARADAY STREET BIRCHWOOD PARK BIRCHWOOD WA3 6GA
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
  • Posted: 22-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk