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Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Sigamtex (UK) Limited · Runcorn · posted 2 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
16 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Learn to safely operate and maintain mechanical weaving looms.
  • Develop the skills required to weave advanced carbon fibre fabrics to exact specifications
  • Learn the process of warping and preparing looms for production
  • Assist with machine set-up, adjustments and routine maintenance activities
  • Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards
  • Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions and health & safety requirements
  • Work alongside experienced technicians to develop practical manufacturing technical skills
  • Record production and quality information accurately
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
     

Your training

Engineering and manufacturing support technician.

Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes. 

Where it leads

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice could potentially have a permanent role within our business with opportunities for long-term career progression and further technical development.

About Sigamtex (UK) Limited

Sigmatex is manufacturing company, specialising in advanced carbon fibre textiles for composite materials, supplying industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine and energy. The company has been operating since 1986 and is recognised for designing and producing high-performance carbon fibre fabrics, including recycled material solutions.

Things to consider

We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned. 

If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.   

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingPunctualDriven

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 4 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade Grades 9-4 (A-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Manor Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 1TE

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