Design Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Company WARBURTONS LIMITED
  • Location BL1 8HJ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £21,500.00 per year
  • Sector Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref NAS-2000063762
  • Application Deadline Date 31/12/2026
  • Start Date 16/08/2027
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Ready to engineer your future? Great engineers are built, not born. Join our family at Bolton Head Office as an Engineering Apprentice. Over 4 years, you'll gain qualifications, hands on experience and a salary from day one, training to become a Design Engineer. We'll even cover your tuition and first year accommodation.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Future Prospects

Successfully complete your apprenticeship and you'll achieve Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Advanced Apprenticeship, with the skills and experience to begin your career as a qualified Design Engineer with us. And that's only the beginning. Engineering can open up opportunities across areas such as Engineering Management, Project Engineering and continuous improvement. The direction you take from there is up to you.

Vacancy Detail

Your Apprenticeship Journey /The Recipe

Your first year will be spent on a full-time residential programme with our national training provider, Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry.

You'll stay in student accommodation close to the training facility, with the cost covered as part of your apprenticeship.

After that, you'll continue developing your skills back at Warburtons, combining hands-on experience with further training and support from your own mentor.

Over the four years, you'll gain:

  • Hands-on experience in engineering design and health & safety
  • The skills to support business goals through effective engineering solutions
  • Knowledge of industry standards for safe, efficient, and hygienic design

Your Apprenticeship Journey /The Recipe

Your first year will be spent on a full-time residential programme with our national training provider, Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry.

You'll stay in student accommodation close to the training facility, with the cost covered as part of your apprenticeship.

After that, you'll continue developing your skills back at Warburtons, combining hands-on experience with further training and support from your own mentor.

Over the four years, you'll gain:

  • Hands-on experience in engineering design and health & safety
  • The skills to support business goals through effective engineering solutions
  • Knowledge of industry standards for safe, efficient, and hygienic design

The Perks We’ve Baked In

Now for the extra dough… because you’ll want to know what your bread’s worth:

  • £21,500 starting salary, increasing each year of your apprenticeship
  • Your tuition fees paid
  • First-year accommodation paid
  • 25 days' paid holiday
  • A structured four-year development programme
  • Your own dedicated Warburtons mentor
  • Development and 1-to-1 training designed around you
  • The chance to learn alongside a national group of Warburtons apprentices
  • Hands-on experience with automation and modern engineering technology
  • Life assurance
  • Award-winning contributory pension scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Retail vouchers and online shopping offers, including discounts on Warburtons products
  • Site social events, charity days and wellbeing initiatives
  • 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and occupational health services
  • A new starter goodie box to welcome you to the family

Other Information

Be comfortable working flexibly, including shifts, weekends and evenings from year three onwards.

Ready to start your adventure?