Apprenticeships

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice

FINE TUBES LIMITED Plymouth

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Apprenticeship Level

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

Fine Tubes Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Analysis and optimisation of our manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield improvements and waste reduction, whilst improving product quality.
  • Work cross functionally with the Operations teams on projects to improve our KPIs.
  • Help to investigate and resolve any technical or production related issues related to our products, using root cause analysis methodology. 
  • Act as a champion for Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Company.
  • Support employee training to ensure compliance with updated procedures.
  • Develop an understanding of process routing.
  • Document and monitor changes, ensuring effective adherence.

Employment

£19,500 a year

Wage

37.5

Hours Per Week

1 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

Monday to Friday. Working 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am – 3.30pm on a Friday.

Working Week

4 Years

Expected Duration

Employer

FINE TUBES LIMITED

Employer Name

https://www.finetubes.co.uk/

Employer Website

Plymbridge Road, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7LG, Plymouth

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Fine Tubes Ltd is a manufacturer of high quality, precision tubes to the toughest specifications that perform without failure in the most critical applications. Every day, our precision tubes enable cutting-edge innovations that shape the future of technology. From the depths of the ocean, to inside the human body, and outer space, our metal tubes are custom-made to enhance the performance of critical applications.

Training Provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

  • You will work towards a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard.
  • You will be required to attend college one day per week, at the Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre. 
  • You will recieve support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Advisor. 

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Calm under pressure, Honesty & Integrity, Quality focused, Innovative, Flexible approach

Qualifications

English GCSE (6/B) Essential, Maths GCSE (6/B) Essential, Science GCSE (6/B) Essential, Any x 3 A Level (C or above) Desired

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000314935

Vacancy Reference Number

9 May 2025

Application Closing Date
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