Engineering Apprenticeship - General Application

Midland Group Training Services are recruiting Engineering Apprentices for local Engineering Companies. Working in partnership with a range of established companies in the Aerospace, Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Design and Automotive Industries, MGTS has been developing Engineers of the future for over 50 years.

We are currently recruiting for opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including:

• Multi-skilled Maintenance
• Production and Project Engineering
• CNC Programming
• Machining
• Design Engineering
• Quality
• Toolmaking
• Fitting & Assembly
• Product Development

Engineered and manufactured products and systems that apprentice Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
• Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information
• Have a commitment to continued professional development
• Work safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company
• Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans
• Attend lectures, practicals and visits as per the training provider learning plan

This is a 4 year apprenticeship resulting in a nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering and a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

The first year will be spent at MGTS in Coventry learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.

On successful completion of the four year programme, an individual assessment will be carried out by the Employing Company to determine whether a full-time position will be offered.

MGTS have been providing dedicated training to the engineering sector for over 50 years. MGTS is an educational charity that first began operating in Coventry in 1966. The Head Office on Gulson Road is now home to over 100 new engineering apprentices each year, as well as training delegates undertaking a wide range of technical courses and skills assessments. June 2024 saw MGTS achieve a ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspection rating in all areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management, Apprenticeships).

Apprenticeships start in September each year with recruitment commencing in October the year before, so the earlier you apply the better. Hours of work at the centre will be Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 12:00. Please check transport and access to our Coventry Technical Centre before applying.