Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the manufacture, assembly, and finishing of composite components and tooling Assist with lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, and inspection processes Operate workshop machinery and equipment safely and effectively Work with advanced composite materials and associated consumables Support automation and advanced manufacturing activities within the workshop Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions Carry out quality checks and maintain accurate production records Complete a Level 3 qualification with Weston College and apply learning on site

Training:
3-year 3-month scheme which combines on the job training and classroom learning 1st year is spent mainly at college except for when you’ll come to NCC to put what you’ve learnt at college into practice and learn even more 2nd and 3rd years are spent mainly at NCC with one day a week at college Qualification - NVQ 2&3 and BTEC Engineering Award
You will rotate around different departments and sectors within NCC workshop including automation

Training Outcome:
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship contract lasting 3 years and 3 months, including the EPA period Upon successful completion, technician vacancies may be available, and apprentices can apply and go through the standard interview process Career progression is dependent on individual performance and business needs Opportunities may include Technician or Advanced Technician roles, with some apprentices progressing into Mechanical Engineering positions. This is on a case-by-case basis

Employer Description:

Who are NCC?
NCC is a world-leading innovation organisation that turns cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact.

What we do
We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that’s building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK’s supply chains. We’re here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves.

Who we work with
We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real.

What it’s like here
We’re not a startup. We’re not a corporate. We’re a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you’ll be trusted to get on with it.

Why this job matters
This role isn’t just internal support - it’s part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK’s manufacturers can do theirs better.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work, only on agreement. Flexible working hours: 7.4 hours per day, including a 45-minute unpaid lunch break. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Willingness to learn,Enthusiasm,Commitment to apprenticeship