Design Apprentice

  • Company: K. G. D. ENTERPRISES LIMITED
  • Location: Hereford, HR2 6JU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000013216
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.30. Paid mid-morning break, half hour lunch break unpaid.

Brief Description

Exciting Opportunity to become part of a UK based Engineering Company with over 30 years’ experience specialising in the design and manufacture of packaged process plant, equipment and pressure vessels for the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and food industries.

Training to be Provided

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.


Level 3 comprises of:


Duration approximately 40-45 months.


Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.


Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge).


Years 3–4


Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your level 3 qualification.

Future Prospects

On Successful completion of an apprenticeship with KGD you will be offered a full-time position within the company, this will include a Pension and Sickness scheme.


Structured Routes up to management throughout the business.

Vacancy Detail

Working as part of our Design Team, you will undertake the following:



  • 3D CAD modelling

  • Mechanical design layouts for equipment and piping

  • Fabrication drawings e.g baseplates, pipework, GA drawings

  • Engineering documentation

  • Quoting

  • Equipment data sheets and testing procedures

Other Information

Some work as you progress may involve an earlier start time and a later finish time due to working for numerous companies at differing locations.

Ready to start your adventure?