Engineering Manufacturing Apprentice (Level 4)

4-year engagement whereby you will be permanently employed by Lucy Electric whilst studying. Initial 10 months at college at The Engineering Trust in Bicester (08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday). 14 months of extended workplace placements (rotations) in multiple engineering related departments during your apprenticeship such as: Design Engineering, Prototype, Technical, Applications and Contract Engineering, Quality, Industrial, Process and Production Engineering, Operations Management, Software, Hardware and even Product Management. You will also have the opportunity to work in a hands-on capacity in our production facility. 2 years of specialising in a department that suits your capabilities after an initial 2-year assessment.

Training:

The training for this apprenticeship will involve a combination of college and on-site work in Bicester and Thame, Oxfordshire.

Training Outcome:

A number of Engineering routes could include:

Design Engineering (CAD). To include Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines Prototype Engineering Contract / Technical Engineering Production Engineering Maintenance Engineering

Employer Description:

At Lucy Group we pride ourselves on the development of our people, this role is being bought into the business as a purely developmental role within the engineering department.

Lucy Electric is a global leader in secondary power distribution solutions, with over 100 years of experience in the electrical industry. Headquartered in the UK, we operate across key international markets including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America, with offices and manufacturing facilities in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, South Africa and Brazil.

We specialise in medium voltage switchgear, automation, and grid monitoring technologies that enable utilities and energy providers worldwide to build smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable power networks. 

Our advanced solutions – such as ring main units, remote control systems, and low-voltage monitoring are instrumental in accelerating the global transition to Net Zero, delivering enhanced reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across the grid.

Working Hours :
College - First 10 months - Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:00 Apprenticeship Rotations - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 15:30 / 06:00 - 14:30 (shift dependent - production rotations are on the early shift). Half day on Fridays.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative