Engineering Design Apprentice

You will learn how to:

Support the design of mechanical and electronic components Work with sensors, motors, and control systems Assist with building and testing prototypes Help troubleshoot and improve designs Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams

Training:

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3.

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX- Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Level 3 comprises of:

Year 1: Full-time training at HWGTA developing core engineering skills. With a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme Year 2: Split between workplace and day release Years 3–4: Full-time in role + HNC qualification

Training Outcome:

On successful completion, you could progress into a full-time engineering or design role within Steatite. We actively support further development, including higher qualifications such as HNCs and degrees, alongside your career.

Employer Description:

Join a specialist engineering company working on real-world products used in defence, aerospace, and extreme environments.

Steatite Antennas is a UK-based specialist in the design, manufacture, and testing of advanced RF and microwave antennas for demanding, mission-critical environments. Based in Leominster, Herefordshire, it forms part of Steatite Ltd, an established British engineering group with a strong reputation for reliability and technical excellence.

As an engineering-led business, employees are involved throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through to manufacturing and testing - seeing their work become real, deployed hardware.

Steatite’s antennas are used across defence, aerospace, industrial, and other high-performance sectors, operating in challenging environments where reliability is essential.

Working Hours :
In company: Monday to Thursday: 08:30 to 17:00 Friday: 08:30 to 14:00

Skills:
Has an interest in engineering,Enjoys problem-solving,Enjoys practical tasks,Is curious & willing to learn,Works well as part of a team,Good communication skills