Engineering Apprentice

  • Company: Princes Ltd
  • Location: Belvedere, DA1 6AB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £27,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000020880
  • Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Rotating week: 6am - 2pm. 2pm - 10pm. 5 days a week.

Brief Description

Our 2026 apprenticeship programme is now open for applications! Don't miss this opportunity! If you love all things technical and enjoy solving problems, then developing your career as an Engineer could be the perfect next step for you. 

Training to be Provided

Year 1 of the Level 3 Mechatronics Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for a permanent position.

Vacancy Detail

Discover the fascinating world of maintaining cutting-edge machinery in our apprentice programme – the next chapter in your career! Work alongside a highly skilled team, learning about Princes products and how they are manufactured.


At Princes, we believe in attracting and developing talent from our business to accelerate your learning and identify your potential. Join our Engineering apprenticeship programme, learn on the job, and work with expert Technicians at our manufacturing sites!


What to expect:



  • 4-year apprenticeship with potential for permanent career development

  • College release and work-based assignments with experienced technicians

  • Exceptional training and development throughout the apprenticeship

Other Information

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.


NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.


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