Design Engineer Apprentice (Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician)
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Company: INTERNATIONAL LIFT EQUIPMENT LTD
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Location: Syston, LE7 1PD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000037499
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Between 8:30am - 5pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8:30am - 4pm (Friday).
Brief Description
The job role involves learning how to create 3D CAD models using Solidworks & designing & developing components for projects. Once the drawings have been created, we'll take you through the complete process to get the parts manufactured, allowing you to be fully involved with the process from survey through to design, manufacture and installation.
Training to be Provided
- Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4
- Apprentices will enrol and start at college in September
- Apprentices attend Loughborough College 1 day per week during term time. The rest of the time is spent in the workplace with the employer
- Dedicated trainer/assessor to visit the apprentice(s) in the workplace
Future Prospects
We aim to enable apprentices to be able to hold the job title of a fully-fledged “Design Engineer”.
Vacancy Detail
This role will be heavily involved with both design and manufacturing, and the day-to-day role will initially involve:
- Training and development of 3D CAD modelling utilising SolidWorks
We will then focus on:
- Taking these models and creating 2D technical drawings
- Printing, issuing and technically supporting the on-site engineers
You will follow your parts through the manufacture process via our on-site production facility, supporting the engineers where required. This allows you to be fully involved with the process from survey through to design, manufacture and installation.
Other Information
Shortlisting will be conducted by Loughborough College Group on behalf of International Lift Equipment. Please check your emails for updates on your application. Loughborough College Group reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.