Apprentice Engineer

The Apprentice Engineer will assist in producing accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, and bills of materials (BOMs) for production and project-specific equipment. The role also supports workshop operations through the creation of build documentation, implementation of minor design improvements, and assistance with testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

The position provides practical hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and workshop disciplines while supporting the completion of an approved engineering apprenticeship programme.

Role specific responsibilities:

• Produce and update accurate 3D CAD models and assemblies for specialist equipment


• Produce engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888 standards


• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for project and production equipment


• Validate CAD models through cross-referencing against completed equipment and assemblies


• Implement minor design modifications to improve equipment functionality, manufacturability, reliability, or serviceability


• Support design verification activities, including finite element analysis (FEA) simulations where applicable


• Produce supporting technical documentation, including equipment manuals, build instructions, and assembly documentation


• Provide technical support to workshop engineers during manufacture, assembly, testing, and commissioning activities


• Assist in the design and development of control systems, including panel layouts and equipment wiring designs

Participate in the design and build of CRC Evans specialist equipment, including:

• Induction coils


• Coating frames


• PP tape machines


• Surface preparation equipment


• Assist with the build and testing of prototype equipment as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Support field activities and equipment testing, including:

• Procedure Qualification Trials (PQT), where required

Support refurbishment, reactive maintenance, and planned maintenance activities on plant and specialist equipment, including:

• Generators


• Compressors


• Blast and extraction equipment


• Polyurethane pumps


• Other specialist machinery


• Work collaboratively with engineers and specialists from multiple disciplines across the business


• Attend college and complete all coursework, assessments, and training associated with the apprenticeship programme


• Attend internal and external training courses as required to support ongoing development


• Maintain a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and professional development


• Undertake occasional travel and potential international assignments during later stages of the apprenticeship programme