Production Engineer Apprentice

Prp Optoelectronics Limited · Langley Road · posted 24 September 2026

Wage

£15,600 a year

Hours

37.5 hours a week

Duration

3 Years 10 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Starts

14 October 2026

Closing date

7 October 2026

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist with the development/improvement/rectification of production processes; the post holder will assist in the support of efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability and enable products to be produced at the rate needed to meet customer demand
Undertaking detailed analysis using statistical methods process weakness will be evidenced and corrective actions applied; improvements will be measured and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) produced for management information
Working alongside Design and Manufacturing departments, high quality production processes will be implemented for new products and day to day material process related issues resolved
Enhance existing or development of new manufacturing processes. This will involve understanding how machinery and test equipment works and determining the right parameters, tools and materials to be used in the process
Establish productive, dynamic, working relationships with the Engineering and Manufacturing departments, maintaining regular associations through meetings and communications to discuss any issues

Personal attributes:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, result orientated and willing to take on new challenges
They will also have excellent people skills, be able to pay attention to detail

PRP Optoelectronics Ltd, Designs, develops and manufactures LED displays and commercial devices for military and commercial applications

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsListening skillsTime management