Apprentice Technical Support Engineer
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Company: ONE BIG CIRCLE LIMITED
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Location: Derby, DE24 8UP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,550.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030437
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 21/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: The nature of site work means hours will vary - early starts, late finishes, and travel are all part of the role, dictated by available site access. Hours will always be managed not to exceed 37.5 per week; the ability for flexibility is essential. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
From installing and commissioning cutting-edge monitoring systems to producing technical documentation, site reports, and engaging directly with customers, you'll gain well-rounded experience across the full engineering lifecycle — creating a solid foundation for a long-term career in electro-mechanical engineering.
Training to be Provided
- Training will commence in September 2026, starting with a week of induction and teaching on campus
- Further study dates will be shared as part of onboarding for the role
Future Prospects
- On completing your BEng (Hons) you will be a qualified electro-mechanical engineer with significant hands-on experience, ready to work proactively and autonomously across a range of engineering disciplines
- We envisage successful apprentices going on to build long-term careers with us - whether continuing in a generalist role or choosing to specialise as their skills and interests develop
Vacancy Detail
While based from our Derby office, the role is primarily site-based, there will be a need to travel to our head office in Bristol several times per year.
Travel and accommodation for these visits will be arranged and costs covered by the company.
Other responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Support in the installation and commissioning of cutting-edge monitoring systems
- Assist the Lead Site Engineer with planning work, including risk assessments and method statements
- Perform on-site tasks safely and professionally
Collaborate effectively with team members to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions - Create and maintain technical documentation during system build and testing phases
- Contribute to system assembly, configuration, and testing at our Derby production facility
- Develop the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
- Track project progress and produce detailed site reports, ensuring thorough documentation
- Assist in procurement by specifying technical requirements for components and related equipment
- Engage with customers on- and off-site, supporting professional and collaborative working relationships during installation and commissioning activities
Other Information
All new employees are required to complete a BPSS (Baseline Personal Security Check). We use a trusted third-party provider, Certn, to carry this out.
The successful applicant will be required to travel to various depots to carry out site work, as well as make regular visits to our head office in Bristol. Flexibility to accommodate this travel is essential.