26-0037 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice

  • Company: AESSEAL PLC
  • Location: South Yorkshire, S60 1BZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,500.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000021747
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
  • Start Date: 09/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern, will be determined by the employing company.

Brief Description

AESSEAL plc. is looking for an Inspection Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship and join their team as a member of the Design Team at AESSEAL Rotherham, providing bespoke seal design for nonstandard applications based on our standard product range.

Training to be Provided

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.


During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Future Prospects

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships is a nationally recognised qualification that is acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Vacancy Detail

Role & responsibilities:



  • Modification of standard seals to suit non-standard equipment
    Bespoke seal design, using standard seal face geometry, for non-standard applications and equipment

  • Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications

  • Creation of new stock codes and special seal bills of materials to aid administration

  • Daily liaison with internal and external customers (including end users, sales engineers, and distributors from the UK and overseas)

  • Daily liaison with workshops and inspection departments on engineering issues for both standard and special seals; solving problems and agreeing concessions

  • Assisting the Technical department with special seal enquiries
    Providing assistance to the assembly team on testing issues for standard and special seals


N.B. This list is not exhaustive; the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability (as requested by senior management).

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