Engineering Apprenticeships

The Intermediate Apprenticeship Programme

For this, you will need to have Maths, English and a Science subject at GCSE grades D-G or equivalent. During college term time, you will attend a local college on a part-time, once a week basis, where you will learn the necessary engineering skills to help you through your career path.

Once you have attained a Level 2 qualification in Engineering, you will move on to study for your Level 3 qualification after which there is the option to study for a certificate in Advanced Machining. On top of this, you will also be required to study for on-site City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications.

Outside of college term times, you will enhance your studies with hands-on training, working alongside our skilled workforce to help you develop a thorough knowledge of all of the engineering processes employed at EBC Brakes.

The Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

For this, you will need to have Maths, English and a Science subject at GCSE grades A*-C. You will attend a local college on a part time basis either once or twice a week. In the first year, like all apprentices, you will go through Level 2 Engineering to get experience of basic machining. On top of this, you will be required to undertake on-site City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications.

Once you have attained a Level 2 qualification in Engineering, you will move on to studying for your BTEC qualification after which you will have the option to study for a HNC.

Outside of college term times, you will enhance your training by working alongside our skilled workforce to help you develop a thorough knowledge of all of the engineering processes employed at EBC Brakes.

What kind of person are we looking for?

Our apprentices should have a passion for learning new skills, be resilient and enthusiastic with a determination to succeed. Your problem-solving skills will be essential in your role as will a responsible and mature outlook.

There is no upper age limit for applicants; as well as those aged 16-18 we would love to hear from those who may have already been working in a similar role.

What's in it for me?

As well as learning hands-on skills by working alongside employees with many years of experience, you will also gain recognised qualifications throughout your time as an apprentice, all fully paid for by EBC Brakes. You will learn valuable communication skills and how to work as part of a team. 

Besides paying all tuition and course fees, EBC Brakes will also pay our apprentices a starting wage of between £145-£215 per week depending on entry level. Pay will be reviewed on a regular basis and all apprentices will be entitled to paid annual leave.

Where will the apprenticeship programme take you?

During your first year, all apprentices will learn about the company and its manufacturing processes, as well as the basics of engineering and the importance of health and safety in the work place.

During your training period, you will be assessed continuously by your career guide. Depending on your progress and preference, you will have the option to choose one of the following career paths:

Production and Manufacturing Technician

  • Problem solving
  • Production management
  • Process controls
  • Process tolerances
  • Continuous improvement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Quality control

Maintenance Engineer

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Factory maintenance
  • Maintenance plans
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Fault finding
  • Problem solving

Product Design and Development Technician

  • Materials technology - material characteristics
  • Design parameters and standards (design for manufacture)
  • Research and development
  • Design and development
  • CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Precision Machinist / Toolmaker

  • Materials technology - material characteristics
  • Design and development of new tools for product manufacture
  • CAD (Computer Aided Design)
  • CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)
  • CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining - both milling and turning
  • Precision machining

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What should you do next?

Apply for a place on our apprenticeship programme here by sending us your contact information and a brief outline of your qualifications and why you think the EBC Brakes Accounting Apprenticeship Programme is for you.

Welcome to our engineering apprentices

We were pleased to be joined by our new EBC Brakes Engineering Apprentices, Charlie, Luca and Ben when they arrived at our World Headquarters for an induction and facility tour.

Our apprentices were greeted by our Management Team before being given a tour of the facility, including the extension which houses state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment, a brake caliper manufacturing facility and our Centre of Excellence.

Our apprentices have varying degrees of engineering experience and knowledge and will gain hands-on skills as they grow with the company to develop the braking products of the future.

We welcome you all to the company and wish you every success.

Pictured (from left): Charlie (Apprentice), James Hallett (Group CEO), Luca (Apprentice), Lucy Lawson (Former Group CFO), Ben (Apprentice) and Vince Goosey (Pressworks Engineering/Apprenticeship Manager).