Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
Hours Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 16:30 and Friday, 07:30 – 13:30. With a 10‑minute break at 10:30 and a half‑hour lunch break at 13:00.
40 hours a week.
What you’ll do at work
- You will be liaising with the design team to get an understanding of the project in hand
- Quality checking each component prior to assembly
- Assisting with the machine setup, once it is completed
- Assemble mechanical parts to a high standard, ensuring tolerances are adhered to along with adherence to build instructions/guidelines
- Assemble & wire control panels by following electrical schematics
- Gather parts required for the mechanical or electrical build process
- Assist engineers during the machine setup process
- Assist in the preparation of machinery for despatch, ensuring that all quality checks are carried out
Where you’ll work
Sovereign Labelling Machines LtdOaktree Works Brunel Road Clacton on SeaEssexCO15 4LU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Training course
- 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.
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
- Qualifications include the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing support technologies.
More training information
- This is a 4‑year apprenticeship with college attendance required one day per week.
- All college attendance will be at Colchester Institute at our Colchester Campus one day per week.
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science (grade 9‑4 / A*‑C)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- There may be occasion to travel to site with engineers to assist with machinery installations or servicing.
About this employer
Established in 1993, we are the leading supplier of high‑quality labelling and sleeving machines. Brands trust us to deliver the highest quality labelling and sleeving, with co‑packers and OEM partners relying on us to optimise production and maximise throughput. From straightforward set‑ups to bespoke and fully modular lines, our systems are recognised for their high‑quality design, reliability and ease of use. Our stainless steel systems are suitable for almost any production environment, with hundreds of installations all over the world. Sovereign Labelling provides clients with a comprehensive range of solutions covering all production line needs, including labelling, sleeving and servicing and maintenance.
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Closes in 25 days (Saturday 25 July 2026)
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