Design Engineer Apprentice

Introduction

Are you keen to kickstart your career in engineering design? Look no further and apply now!

About the Employer

We are a leading manufacturer specialising in the design, development, and production of high-quality commercial refrigeration cabinets. Combining advanced engineering design with on-site manufacturing, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, energy-efficient cooling solutions.

As an employer, we are deeply committed to developing the next generation of engineering talent. We offer a supportive, hands-on environment where apprentices work directly alongside industry experts, gain exposure to cutting-edge design tools and test labs, and build a solid foundation for a long-term, rewarding career.

What You'll Do

For over 30-years Arneg UK has been successfully serving the retail sector in the UK & Ireland with the business now being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of innovative solutions in retail display cabinets and associated equipment. Operating out of three facilities in Bedfordshire; our business has a totally integrated and flexible manufacturing plant where cabinets and components are produced to the highest standards.

This is a four-year apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in engineering. Based at Arneg's Research & Design department, you will learn both the theory and practical skills needed to take a product from a drawing on a screen to a finished cabinet on the factory floor.

To make sure you fully understand how things are built, your first year will include valuable rotations across different factory areas, including Production/Assembly, the Metal Shop, Electrical, and Brazing.
As an apprentice, you will learn how to design, develop, and test commercial refrigeration equipment. You will build hands-on skills with 3D CAD software and learn how thermal systems work, all while working alongside an experienced engineering team on real projects.

What you will be doing day-to-day: As you progress through your training, you will get involved in:

• Design & CAD Work: Learning to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using design software
• Lab Testing: Helping to test our prototypes to check their temperature performance, airflow, and energy consumption
• Manufacturing Integration: Working directly with our production teams to ensure your designs are easy to build on the factory floor
• System Science: Learning how the cooling cycle works, including key parts like compressors, evaporators, and condensers
• Continuous Improvement: Helping us find ways to make products more sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective

You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship, reporting directly to our Design Manager and Technical Director. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Level 3 in Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician.

Training Outcome

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is an opportunity to progress into a full-time Design Engineer
• Continued professional development

Skills Required

• Analytical skills
• Motivated and eager to learn

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - maths - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 07:30 - 16:00, working days TBC.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: BEDFORD COLLEGE