Apprentice New Product Development (NPD) Engineer
RADIUS SYSTEMS LIMITED, Swanwick, Derbyshire
Apprentice New Product Development (NPD) Engineer
£16,816 a year
RADIUS SYSTEMS LIMITED, Swanwick, Derbyshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 24-08-2026 (In 18 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Swanwick, Derbyshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Radius Systems is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice New Product Development Engineer to join its Technical Team.This apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with college-based learning, giving you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a successful career in engineering
About the Employer
Part of Radius Group Holdings, Radius Systems is proud to be the pipeline experts for the gas, water, energy, power and telecoms sectors. Our track record of success dates back to 1969 when we first developed safe independently tested, approved, long-lasting & non-corrosive PE pipelines which have stood the test of time.
What You'll Do
You will undertake a series of placements in different areas of the business.
These may include:
- Product Engineering - combining design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create and maintain innovative products
- Research and Analysis –Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International standards
- Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering - Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area, including development of knowledge on manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection moulding, and machining
- Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service, Quality, Applications, and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business
Training Outcome
- You will progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelor’s degree post-apprenticeship
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 17.00 and Friday, 08.00 - 15.30.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE