Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
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Company: ALLOYED LIMITED
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Location: Oxfordshire, OX14 1DZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000006985
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Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
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Start Date: 27/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, between 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Brief Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, practical-minded individual looking for an apprenticeship and career in engineering to help make a meaningful impact in the cutting-edge field of additive metal components. You will work in engineering teams within the business, from maintenance to continuous improvement and quality.
Training to be Provided
- College will be in Bicester, Oxforshire.
- 11 Wedgwood Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4UL.
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Company Training Plan & Assessment.
- BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
- Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence).
- Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required).
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required).
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (Months 36 to 39).
Future Prospects
- This is an entry into a career in engineering. Successful apprentices could secure a permanent full-time technician role in an area where they have developed industry-leading knowledge and skills. They could pursue many opportunities in different operational areas. Hands-on training and development will continue into specialisms.
Vacancy Detail
- As an apprentice, you will learn every stage of the manufacturing process, from component production to heat treatment, machining, surface finishing and metrology.
- You will produce complex components which can only be created using 3D printing for major customers in aerospace, automotive and electronics (this could include high-end sports cars, VR headsets, aerospace engines, rocket nozzles and more).
- As well as the production stages, you will also learn how to maintain and calibrate key equipment and manage stock. There will also be opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement (CI) projects to help Alloyed meet the changing demands from engineering teams.
- You will experience all aspects of a manufacturing environment, developing key project skills and management skills transferable to any career, and you will be seen as a vital member of the Alloyed team.
Other Information
Due to the sites being around Oxford and the learning aspect in Bicester, a car/motorbike is suggested, but it is feasible and well-connected to do the trips without one.