Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer
EBM - PAPST UK LIMITED · Chelmsford Business Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EZ
- Salary
- £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
- Level
- Higher
- Course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 7 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 40 hours
- Working week
- Monday - Friday in line with the working hours of the department in which the apprentice is placed.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Ebm-papst Group is a world leading manufacturer and innovator of fans and motors. Seeking a successful candidate to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to attain a degree level qualification in preparation for a full-time occupation as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE · 5 GCSE's including Maths, English and a Science · A*-C/9-4 · Essential
- GCSE · maths and English · A*-B/9-5 · Desired
- GCSE · Technology or Engineering Subject · A*-B/9-5 · Desired
- A Level · maths and a Science or engineering related · Pass · Essential
Benefits
<ul> <li>Private Healthcare (as per company policy)</li> <li>Annual leave entitlement (as per company policy)</li> <li>Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Wellbeing solutions Employee Assistance Programme</li> </ul>
Things to consider
Whilst the role is primarily based at our offices in Chelmsford, the role may require the apprentice to assist with on-site investigation and repair works. Travel to the parent company factories for product training may also be required.
About EBM - PAPST UK LIMITED
ebm-papst, founded in 1963, is a family-owned engineering company currently active in 51 countries around the globe. Headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, ebm-papst Group is the world’s leading manufacturer and innovator of fans and motors with 13,000 employees worldwide over 26 production sites, and 51 sales offices. The Group is owned by 3 families and generates revenues of 2.2 billion euros. As the leading supplier of digital ventilation technology, ebm-papst is a highly respected engineering partner in many industries, known for working to the highest economic and ecological standards. With around 20,000 different products, ebm-papst provide solutions for just about any requirement including refrigeration, household appliances, heating, and air conditioning. Whether it's air conditioning, data centres, clean rooms, refrigeration, industrial cooling, transport, renewable energy or residential ventilation – you encounter our solutions and products every day, at work or at home. If you don't notice, we've done our job well.
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