Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Introduction

TROX UK is a leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC and building services components and integrated systems for air conditioning, ventilation and fire safety. They have a manufacturing facility and offices in Thetford, Norfolk and an office in the City of London with 159 employees.

About the Employer

TROX UK is a leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC and building services components and integrated systems for air conditioning, ventilation and fire safety. As part of the global TROX GROUP we were the first international subsidiary (today one of 34 subsidiaries worldwide), and having now reached over 60 years of trading operations in the UK market and a centre of excellence, our outstanding design expertise and quality manufacturing standards keeps us at the forefront of product innovation.

TROX UK has a manufacturing facility and offices in Thetford, Norfolk and an office in the City of London with 159 employees. We have provided our products, support and expertise on many of the most prestigious landmark commercial development construction and infrastructure projects throughout the UK, delivering for some of the most recognised global brands.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice at TROX, you will have the opportunity to experience the full range of engineering activities within a world-leading HVAC manufacturing business.

During your apprenticeship, you will work across multiple departments, gaining practical experience and developing an understanding of how our products are designed, manufactured, tested and supported throughout their lifecycle.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and teams across the business, building technical knowledge, practical skills and an understanding of how different engineering disciplines work together.

Your apprenticeship will include experience in areas such as:

Production

• Follow the journey of our products from raw materials through manufacturing and final assembly. Learn how production processes work, develop practical skills using machine tools, and understand how information flows through the manufacturing process.

Design Engineering

• Develop CAD skills and apply engineering principles to support the design, development and modification of products, helping turn ideas into practical solutions.

Configuration & Engineering Systems

• Learn how products are configured within our ERP systems to create accurate costings and provide the information required for manufacturing and business operations.

Production Engineering

• Understand how manufacturing processes are developed and improved. Learn about production methods, equipment, problem-solving techniques and how new products are introduced.

Quality Engineering

• Discover how we ensure our products and processes meet the required standards by learning about quality control, inspection and continuous improvement.

Supply Chain & Planning

• Gain an understanding of how manufacturing is planned, how materials are sourced and how suppliers support the production process.

Contracts & Project Management

• Learn how engineering projects are managed from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring customer requirements and expectations are achieved.

Technical Engineering

• Develop an in-depth understanding of our products, how they operate and how technical information is created and shared. Support customers by helping them select the right solutions and resolve technical challenges.

Laboratory & Product Testing

• Learn how our products are tested and evaluated to ensure performance requirements are achieved. Work with engineers to investigate solutions and simulate real-world operating conditions.

Works Engineering & Maintenance

• Understand how manufacturing equipment operates, how machinery is maintained and how production areas are improved through new equipment and technology.

Service Engineering

• See how our products perform in real-world environments. Learn how engineers diagnose issues, support customers and provide effective solutions.

This apprenticeship will give you a broad foundation in engineering and the opportunity to discover which areas interest you most, while developing the skills and experience needed for a successful career in engineering.

Training Outcome

The Engineering Apprentice will gain practical experience across several of engineering disciplines so there is the potential of furthering their career and continued learning in either mechanical engineering, Design Engineering or Production Engineering which ever discipline is most suited to the apprentice and the business as a full time role upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 5
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5
• Essential - GCSE - Science - 5

Course Information

Course: Engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Thursday, with a 30 minute unpaid meal break. 5.5 hour shift on a Friday, normally 08:00 - 14:00.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE