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Apprentice Application Engineer

Radius Systems Limited · Alfreton · posted 30 July 2026

Wage
£19,019 a year
Hours
38.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 August 2026
Positions
1

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You will work closely with the product technical support, product development, compliance, marketing and commercial teams to gain an in depth understanding of the following:

  • Pipeline material selection, using your engineering skills to determine the most appropriate material for a given application
  • Pipeline design and installation
  • The provision of product technical support to Radius Systems customers and Radius Systems Internal Teams
  • Product quality control - to gain an understanding of the manufacturing and quality procedures used in the manufacture of Radius Systems products
  • Product compliance to understand the product approval process
  • Product field support, in the correct installation of Radius Systems products including field troubleshooting
  • Marketing in the development of product and technical support literature, with a key emphasis on ‘clarity of information’
  • Where required, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service, Quality, Applications, and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business

Your training

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Please note: This is an apprenticeship vacancy, and the advertised closing date is provided as a guide only. The employer wishes to review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is identified or if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Where it leads

You will progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelor’s degree post-apprenticeship.

About Radius Systems Limited

Part of Radius Group Holdings, Radius Systems is proud to be the pipeline experts for the gas, water, energy, power and telecoms sectors. Our track record of success dates back to 1969 when we first developed safe independently tested, approved, long-lasting & non-corrosive PE pipelines which have stood the test of time.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Radius House Berristow Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JJ

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