Engineering Apprentice

Introduction

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience supporting technical sales, product development, quality management and customer projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop technical knowledge, provide customer support and learn to use engineering software and systems.

About the Employer

Distag QCS UK Limited is a leading distributor and manufacturer of engineering components, supplying manufacturers and distributors throughout the UK and Ireland. The business operates across four specialist divisions: Mechanical Power Transmission, Hydraulic Components, Agricultural Trailer Parts, and Bespoke Engineered Products, providing customers with technical expertise, innovative solutions and high-quality products.

Distag QCS operates from three locations across the UK and Ireland, with sites in Ipswich, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, enabling the business to effectively support a wide and diverse customer base. The Ipswich facility is a key technical and commercial hub within the organisation.

As a rapidly growing business, Distag QCS continues to invest in its people, products and capabilities. Joining the company as an apprentice offers the opportunity to become part of an ambitious team, gain valuable industry experience and develop a long-term career within a successful and expanding engineering business.

What You'll Do

Role responsibilities include: 

• Provide engineering support and technical advice to the Ipswich sales team.
• Assist with the preparation and progression of customer quotations requiring technical input.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to support engineering projects and resolve technical queries.
• Create, analyse and manage product drawings using SolidWorks and internal systems.
• Accompany Business Development Managers on customer visits to provide technical support and develop customer relationships.
• Support the introduction of new products and assist with technical training for colleagues.
• Manage technical aspects of key OEM customer accounts, including quality issues and material certification records.
• Handle product quality management activities, including inspections, product segregation and minor modifications where required.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Assist with ISO and quality management processes to support continuous improvement across the business.

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a long-term career with Distag QCS. As our business continues to grow, we expect the successful candidate to become a valued member of our Engineering and Technical team, with opportunities to progress into specialist engineering, technical support or customer-facing engineering roles in the future.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - maths and English - A*-C/9-4
• Desired - GCSE - maths - A*-B/9-5
• Essential - A Level - maths and a Science or engineering related - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. With a one-hour lunch break each day.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE