Apprentice Design Engineer
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Company: THERMON (UK) LTD
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Location: SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000032573
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Application Deadline Date: 09/06/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am - 3:45pm
Brief Description
Thermon (UK) Ltd are recruiting an Apprentice Design Engineer in Sunderland. Gain hands-on experience designing electrical heat tracing systems, using AutoCAD, and supporting live engineering projects while completing a Level 3 Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship within a supportive global engineering company.
Training to be Provided
Engineering Design Technician Level 3.
For the first two years of the apprenticeship, you will attend Seta in Washington on day release, the remaining 4 days of the week will be spent in the workplace.
Future Prospects
It is expected that the successful candidate will progress into a fully qualified Design Engineer role upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the design of electrical heat tracing systems
Supporting the preparation of engineering documentation, including:
- Isometric drawings
- Cable schedules and single line diagrams
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Layout and installation drawings
- Learning to use AutoCAD to create and modify technical drawings
- Working from customer drawings and specifications with support from senior engineers
- Collaborating with project managers, CAD technicians, and other engineering team members
- Assisting with site surveys and data collection where required
- Ensuring all work follows relevant industry standards and safety requirements
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
Other Information
- Interest in engineering
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)