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Graduate Production Engineer
Job Posted: 2 months ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type:
Location: Ibstock, Leicestershire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Graduate Production Engineer
Location: Ibstock, Leicestershire
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Duration: 14 months
About the Opportunity
We are offering an exciting Graduate Production Engineer Apprenticeship, designed to provide structured development, real responsibility and hands-on exposure across the full manufacturing process. From raw material preparation through the complete process you will build strong foundations in production engineering, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your engineering career in a dynamic manufacturing environment while working towards a recognised Level 4 Improvement Practitioner qualification.
The Role
As a Graduate Production Engineer Apprentice, you will work closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams to support safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities and analysing production performance
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput and reliability
Assisting with trials, process improvements, and new product introductions
Supporting the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
Participating in quality checks and investigations into non-conformance's
Contributing to continuous improvement projects using manufacturing principles
Collecting, reporting and analysing performance data
Promoting a strong safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with HSE standardsTraining & Development
You will complete a Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC).
At least 20% of your working time will be dedicated to training and development
You'll gain skills in project management, lean tools, data analysis, root cause analysis and change management
Work alongside experienced professionals across production, engineering, quality and site management teamsWhat We're Looking For
Essential:
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical)Desirable:
Degree in Process, Chemical or related EngineeringSkills & Attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Logical thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach
Effective communicator and team player
Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvementAdditional Requirements:
Full UK Driving LicenceWhat You'll Gain
Structured learning and development aligned to graduate career pathways
Hands-on experience across all stages of brick manufacturing
Exposure to production, engineering, maintenance, quality and CI teams
Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced professionals
Opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading UK manufacturer
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