Apprentice Design Engineer

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in engineering and design to gain practical experience, develop technical skills and work towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification while building a long-term career within the fire protection industry.

About the Employer

A&F Sprinklers has been delivering expert fire protection solutions for over 30 years. The company is committed to providing high-quality sprinkler engineering solutions while investing in its people and supporting long-term career development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and professional team in Rochdale. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in design engineering and develop technical skills while working on live projects alongside experienced engineers.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Design Engineer, you will work alongside the experienced design team and gain practical experience across the design and development of fire sprinkler systems.

You will support the design team on live projects while developing your knowledge of design software, engineering principles, technical documentation and relevant industry standards.

Your duties will include:

Supporting the design team with the preparation and development of fire sprinkler system designs
Assisting with the production and updating of technical drawings
Supporting design calculations and technical documentation
Learning to use industry-standard design software
Assisting with the interpretation of drawings, specifications and technical information
Supporting the design team throughout the project lifecycle
Working alongside internal teams and external stakeholders where required
Maintaining accurate design records and documentation
Developing an understanding of engineering principles, industry standards and fire protection systems
Supporting the team with general design and engineering administration
Contributing to live projects while developing your technical knowledge and skills
 

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and gain a strong foundation for a career in design engineering.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to continued employment and progression within the design engineering team or wider business.

There may be opportunities to progress into more advanced design engineering roles and continue developing technical skills through further training and qualifications.

A&F Sprinklers is committed to investing in its people and supporting long-term career development.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Full-time position. Flexible working hours are available through the company's flexitime arrangements, allowing the successful candidate to manage their working schedule while meeting project and team requirements.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED