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Engineering Apprentice

RAM POWER LTD · Houghton Regis,

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Pay
£18,000 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
48 months
Starts
4 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
10 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

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What you would do

Launch your engineering career with Ram Power. Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality, production and technical engineering while learning how bespoke hydraulic products are designed, built and tested. Develop valuable skills, take on increasing responsibility and build a long-term career with a company that develops future engineer.

Day to day

About the Role Are you curious about how engineered products are designed and manufactured? At Ram Power, we're looking for an ambitious and motivated apprentice to join our specialist engineering team. This is much more than an apprenticeship - it's an opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing manufacturing business. You'll gain a unique understanding of the entire manufacturing process, from engineering drawings and production planning through to assembly, inspection and testing. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you'll develop practical knowledge, technical skills and real workplace experience that will set you up for a successful future in engineering. This role combines hands-on manufacturing experience with technical and organisational engineering support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both practical problem-solving and working with technology.

What You'll Be Doing During your apprenticeship, you'll:

  • Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Support production planning and manufacturing activities
  • Assist with quality checks, inspections and recording production data
  • Gain experience using engineering documentation and bills of materials
  • Work with manufacturing and assembly teams to understand how products are built
  • Support continuous improvement projects and process development
  • Learn about materials, machining processes and manufacturing methods
  • Use computer-based engineering systems and technical software
  • Help identify manufacturing challenges and contribute to solutions
  • Develop an understanding of how products move from design to manufacture, assembly, inspection and testing

To help build your knowledge and experience, you'll spend time across different areas of the business, gaining first-hand exposure to how engineering products are manufactured and delivered. What We're Looking For We're far more interested in your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn than previous experience. We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing who enjoys understanding how things work and how products are made. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with both computers and practical tools, have good attention to detail, and enjoy solving problems. They will be eager to learn, confident in asking questions, able to communicate effectively with colleagues, and motivated to build a long-term career within the engineering industry. At Ram Power, we don't just train apprentices - we develop future engineers. Please outline your travel arrangements in your application and confirm you can attend work and training reliably.

What you would study

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

This is a full-time apprenticeship combining workplace training with formal study which includes a day release to Milton Keynes College. The role will involve a mixture of practical workshop activity and office-based technical work, so you need to be comfortable working in both environments.

You will be expected to:

  • Attend and complete all required apprenticeship training
  • Work carefully and follow engineering procedures and instructions
  • Spend time in the workshop learning how products are actually manufactured assembled & tested
  • Use computers and technical software as part of the role
  • Work with engineering drawings, measurements and technical information
  • Take responsibility for your own learning and development
  • Be punctual, reliable and willing to ask questions when unsure
  • Work as part of a small team where everyone is expected to contribute
  • Gradually take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence develop

This is not a purely office-based role and it is not a purely hands-on workshop role. We are looking for someone who wants to understand the whole manufacturing process and develop into a valuable part of the Ram Power team.

Training provider: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Working week

Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00.

What you need

  • GCSE Maths at grade 5 (essential)
  • GCSE English at grade 4 (essential)
  • GCSE Science at grade 4 (essential)
  • GCSE Design Tech at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Engineering at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Strong Communication
  • Strong Maths

After the apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to progression into roles such as:

  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Technician
  • Inspection Technician
  • Engineering Support Technician
  • CAD / Technical Support Engineer
  • Further Higher-Level Engineering Qualifications

As our business continues to grow, we want the right apprentice to grow with us and become an important part of Ram Power's future.

Where

Houghton Regis,, East of England (LU5).

About RAM POWER LTD

Rampower Ltd was established back in 1974. We are very proud of our long history and reputation, in the specialist design and manufacture of hydraulic cylinders, working holding solutions and hydraulic systems.

Things to consider

Please consider the travel requirements before applying. The role is based at our site in Houghton Regis, Dunstable (LU5 5AW) and attendance is required Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. You will also need to attend college training as part of your apprenticeship. Applicants should ensure they can travel reliably to both the workplace and training location throughout the apprenticeship. As part of a small team, you'll be expected to contribute positively, support colleagues and take ownership of your personal and professional development.