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Design Engineer Apprentice (Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician)

INTERNATIONAL LIFT EQUIPMENT LTD · LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Location
Syston
Postcode
LE7 1PD
Salary
£18,000 a year
Duration
4 Years
Hours per week
39h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
3 July 2026
Posted
19 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000037499

About the role

This role will be heavily involved with both design and manufacturing, and the day-to-day role will initially involve:

  • Training and development of 3D CAD modelling utilising SolidWorks

We will then focus on:

  • Taking these models and creating 2D technical drawings
  • Printing, issuing and technically supporting the on-site engineers

You will follow your parts through the manufacture process via our on-site production facility, supporting the engineers where required. This allows you to be fully involved with the process from survey through to design, manufacture and installation.

Working week

Between 8:30am - 5pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8:30am - 4pm (Friday).

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science · Grade C / 4 or equivalent
Essential
Level 3 · Engineering or A-level Maths and Physics · Grade Pass/ Achieved

Training & development

  • Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4
  • Apprentices will enrol and start at college in September
  • Apprentices attend Loughborough College 1 day per week during term time. The rest of the time is spent in the workplace with the employer
  • Dedicated trainer/assessor to visit the apprentice(s) in the workplace
Future prospects

We aim to enable apprentices to be able to hold the job title of a fully-fledged “Design Engineer”.

Company benefits

23 days annual leave (3 days are saved for Christmas shutdown).

Things to consider

Shortlisting will be conducted by Loughborough College Group on behalf of International Lift Equipment. Please check your emails for updates on your application. Loughborough College Group reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About INTERNATIONAL LIFT EQUIPMENT LTD

International Lift Equipment design, manufacture and supply lift equipment to the passenger lift industry within the U.K. We manufacture in house from our Leicester branch whilst having a main headquarters in London and a satellite drawing office in Yorkshire. We engineer bespoke solutions for passenger lifts involving full survey, design and manufacture of the components. These components span both mechanical and electrical and these can be made up of single parts, single assemblies or complete lift packages.
Website
www.ilegroup.co.uk