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Apprentice Engineer

Flowrap Systems LTD · Bicester · posted 1 July 2026

Wage
£19,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Our Apprentice Engineer will be an important member of our team, helping to manufacture our range of packaging machinery for the food industry
  • The role will include mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, sheet metal work, and pneumatics
  • Based in Bicester, the role will also include an amount of working at our customers' sites to install and commission the machinery
  • The role is expected to lead to a full time engineering position on completion of the course

Your training

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
    Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Where it leads

  • It is anticipated that the successful candidate will progress in to a full-time position at the end of the course
  • This would most likely be a field-based Service Engineer position, visiting our customers on a day-to-day basis for repairs and servicing of our machinery

About Flowrap Systems LTD

  • Flowrap Systems is a small but successful manufacturer of packaging machinery for the food industry. We work with major UK food producers and produce high-quality machinery.

Things to consider

  • As a small company, the candidate will be a vital part of the team. There is a real potential for this position to lead to bigger opportunities within the company.
  • Applicants must be 18 or over, as the role involves visiting customer sites.
  • Access to a car for travel is preferred, but it is not essential.
    As the role progresses, it would be a significant advantage if applicants are able to drive.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeInterest in EngineeringTime ManagementWillingness to learn

Entry requirements

  • GCSE A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 4 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, BICESTER, OX26 4SU

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