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Engineering Technician Apprentice

Advanced Electric Machines LTD · Washington · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£17,940 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
2

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  • Supporting manufacturing process development and continuous improvement
  • Assisting with production optimisation for efficiency and quality
  • Analysing data and supporting root cause investigations
  • Applying lean manufacturing and standard work
  • Supporting quality inspections and non-conformance investigations
  • Developing process documentation (SOPs, work instructions)
  • Supporting trials and introduction of new processes
  • Working on improvement projects (cycle time, scrap reduction)
  • Interpreting engineering drawings

Your training

Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship  

Training includes:

  • Day release at Sunderland College
  • Structured on-the-job training within AEM’s manufacturing and engineering teams
  • Practical experience applying engineering principles in a real production environment

You will develop skills in:

  • Process improvement and lean manufacturing
  • Root cause analysis and problem solving
  • Manufacturing systems and production control
  • Quality and continuous improvement methodologies

Where it leads

This apprenticeship is designed as a pathway into a process engineering career.

On successful completion, you can progress into:

  • Manufacturing / Process Technician
  • Junior Process Engineer
  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

Further development opportunities include:

  • Higher-level engineering qualifications
  • Degree apprenticeship or HNC/HND (supported by the business)
     

About Advanced Electric Machines LTD

Advanced Electric Machines is a UK manufacturer of sustainable electric motors using rare earth free technology supplying global customers.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 11 TEAL FARM WAY, WASHINGTON, NE38 8BG

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