An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Apprentice Engineers to join our team, operating on a day shift.
Successful candidates will complete a structured rotation across four key departments, gaining broad experience and developing core engineering skills throughout the programme.
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Product Engineering
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Process Engineering
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Layout
Toolroom
Most of the apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work:
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Develop a broad technical understanding of the manufacturing processes at Howmet
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Learn ways of using data to troubleshoot and optimise processes
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Help identify manufacturing issues and how to resolve them
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Produce customer facing reports detailing conformance to engineered drawings and models
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Develop an understanding of tools used in the industry and basic toolmaking skills to help maintain them
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Follow work processes and safety standards closely to ensure a safe working environment
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To be committed in working towards achieving the competencies set out in the apprenticeship standards
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Maintain an apprenticeship training record to be produced when required
Person specification:
An interest in engineering as a subject and the desire to learn and develop
Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal learning – this could include a hobby, project, or additional qualification
Able to adapt with a proactive approach to ways of working
Willingness to work as part of a team
How does the apprenticeship work?
Provider: South Devon College
Qualification: Level 3
Duration: Approx. 42 months
Start date: The next start date will be September 2026; however, the successful candidates could join Howmet prior to September to begin to build a meaningful portfolio of evidenced learning
Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Skills England
Company benefits include:
Life Assurance with AVIVA
Defined contribution pension plan
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Regular health initiatives and wellbeing scheme
Sports and social club
On-site canteen
Recruitment process:
Submit your CV and cover letter online via www.howmet.com/joinus
