Level 3 Engineering & Technical Support Apprentice

Summary

This is a varied, hands-on engineering role combining mechanical engineering, technical support, field servicing, CAD design and research & development. You will work alongside experienced members of the Wastestream team, learning how our machinery is designed, manufactured, installed, serviced and repaired.

Wage

£18,000 a year

9-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (Including day-release for college studies). Weekend overtime available.

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, working hours TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the development, manufacture and assembly of waste compaction and recycling machinery
• Helping to develop and build Wastestream's glass crushing machines and other specialist recycling equipment
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of machinery at customer premises
• Diagnosing faults and repairing compaction and recycling machinery in the field
• Providing technical support to customers, primarily within the hospitality sector
• Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on machines
• Carrying out deep cleans and refurbishment of machinery
• Learning to identify mechanical and electrical faults and determine suitable repairs
• Assisting with workshop fabrication, assembly and general engineering tasks
• Using CAD software to produce layouts and designs for customer waste rooms and recycling areas
• Helping develop and implement waste room strategies, including the positioning of machinery, bins and recycling equipment
• Carrying out customer site surveys to assess whether proposed machinery is suitable for the space and operation
• Taking measurements and gathering technical information during site surveys
• Assisting with machinery specifications and installation planning
• Supporting research and development projects into new recycling methods, machinery and technologies
• Assisting with the development, prototyping and testing of new Wastestream machinery
• Testing modifications and improvements to existing machines
• Recording findings from machinery trials and assisting with the ongoing improvement of equipment
• Maintaining tools, workshop equipment and engineering work areas
• Supporting the wider Wastestream team with engineering and technical projects as required

Where you'll work

Millers Close
London
NW7 1AQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES).

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus, completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete: Work towards gaining a full Qualification.

• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
• Standard and End Point Assessment
• Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT (if required).
• Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Driving licence. Weekend work/overtime available.