Production Engineering Apprentice - Level 4 (Full time employment)
Start your engineering career with a world-leading NDT technology company. Gain hands-on experience in electronics, manufacturing and assembly while working towards an HNC in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, with opportunities for further training and career progression at GUL.
Role
The apprentice will gain practical, hands-on experience supporting the manufacture, assembly and testing of GUL’s specialist engineering products. Typical tasks will include:
- Assembling electrical, electronic and mechanical components and products
- Soldering electronic components, wires and connectors
Using general workshop tools and equipment safely - Following engineering drawings, assembly instructions and manufacturing procedures
- Testing completed assemblies and assisting with fault finding
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards
- Supporting the production team with day-to-day manufacturing activities
- Assisting engineers with the development and testing of new products when required
- Using computers to record information and support production activities
- Communicating with colleagues and, where required, suppliers
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
As their skills and experience develop, the apprentice will be given greater responsibility and will be able to complete a range of engineering tasks independently.
Training
The training programme will be tailored to the apprentice’s entry level, existing qualifications and experience.
Depending on their starting point, the apprentice will work towards relevant engineering qualifications alongside practical, on-the-job training at Guided Ultrasonics Ltd.
For school leavers, the programme would typically include:
- Year 1: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – full-time college training for approximately 40 weeks.
- Year 2: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – typically one day per week at college, with the remaining time spent gaining practical experience at GUL.
Years 3 and 4: Training towards a BTEC Level 4/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – typically one day per week at college, alongside practical workplace training at GUL.
More advanced learners who already hold suitable Level 3 engineering qualifications, or equivalent, may be able to enter the programme directly at Year 3 and begin working towards the Level 4/HNC qualification. Entry level will be assessed based on the candidate’s existing qualifications and experience.
College training is expected to take place at Kingston College, although alternative colleges may be considered depending on the apprentice’s circumstances and entry level.
Throughout the apprenticeship, workplace training, mentoring and practical experience will be provided by experienced members of the GUL engineering and production teams.
The apprenticeship is designed to develop you into a qualified Engineering Technician. After completing your HNC and reaching Technician status, there are opportunities to continue developing within GUL. This could include further company-sponsored study towards an HND or engineering degree, as well as progression into more senior or specialised technical and engineering roles. The exact career path will depend on your performance, interests and the opportunities available within the business.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 20th September 2026
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)