Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing support technician

Summary

The apprentice will be based at the Manchester site. IST Power is a renowned specialist transformer manufacturer engaged in the design, engineering, manufacture and supply of a wide range of transformers, reactors and wound components. There is plenty of scope for our apprentices to “grow” into almost any role in the company!

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday. Flexible, starting 07.00 or 07.30, finishing 15.30 or 16.00. Half-day on a Friday.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

You will be trained to:

• Read & interpret engineering drawings
• Understand bills of material
• Use appropriate tools, equipment & materials to perform an engineering task
• Understand & work to the ISO9001:2015 Quality standard
• Understand and work to the ISO14001:2015 environmental standard
• Own and control quality and engineering documents
• Spend time in our “winding school” to understand the basics of coil winding
• Learn to prepare cores and tanks
• Dry, process & (vacuum) fill transformers
• Complete basic wiring processes
• Perform a pressure test
• Perform basic crimping, soldering & brazing processes
• Pack and complete a final inspection

Where you'll work

Longley Lane
Sharston Industrial Area
Manchester
M22 4RU

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

On-the-job training at: IST Power Langley Lane Sharston M22 4RU.

Off-the-job training at: Trafford and Stockport College Group Stretford M32 0XH.

More training information

Weekly day release to attend Trafford Engineering College, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0XH.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Enjoys working practically