Apprentice Composites Engineer
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Company: CANUTE HOMES LTD
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Location: BRIDGWATER, TA6 5HA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000046395
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 03/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Full-time approximately 10:00 - 17:30, starts at 30-hours per week and may increase to 40-hours per week in 6-months.
Brief Description
Canute seeks a Bridgwater-based apprentice to learn advanced mould making and RTM manufacturing. This hands-on role offers practical experience, recognised training and long-term career prospects. Ideal for a reliable, safety-conscious engineering student keen to learn and grow with the company.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Level 3 Composites Technician. On completion the apprentice will receive the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, BTEC L3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies and the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Composite Engineering. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
Future Prospects
Aim of a permanent position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for someone currently studying, or about to study, on an engineering or related technical course - this role would suit an engineering student well.
A keen, reliable attitude and a genuine wish to learn all about composites or spray painting, or CNC techniques, post-production packing, etc., and priority for someone keen to stay for the long-term.
Willing and physically able to carry out the demanding, hands-on work described above.
Able to follow instructions, work as part of a team and take health and safety seriously.
Your role will focus on four primary areas:
- Advanced composite mould making techniques hands-on, on live jobs
- Advanced spray painting techniques
- Advanced CNC operation
- Advanced RTM production technique
Additional Duties:
- Preparing, moving and handling materials, tools and equipment as part of day-to-day work
- Working safely on site and following instructions, ITP entry/maintenance, method statements and safety procedures
- Keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean, tidy and in good order
- Building up practical skills week by week and applying what you learn at college back on the job
Other Information
Able to travel to work and college reliably and turn up on time, candidates within easy daily reach of our Bridgwater unit (right next to train station) are well placed for the day-release pattern.
This is a physically demanding role. A typical day includes:
- Manual work for much of the day, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling and working at height or in confined spaces
- Regularly moving and handling materials and equipment, in line with safe manual-handling practice
- Working on site in all weathers, where factories can often be cold despite best heating efforts. Standing and on the move for long periods
- Being on your feet and physically active throughout the working day
If you are happy taking on physical, active work of this kind, this could be a great fit.