Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Company: TROX UK LIMITED
Apply for the Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice
Location: Tetford
Job Description:

Overview

TROX UK is a leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC and building services components and integrated systems for air conditioning, ventilation and fire safety. The company operates a manufacturing facility and offices in Thetford, Norfolk, and an office in the City of London, employing 159 staff.

What You’ll Do

  • Production – Follow the journey of our products from raw materials to final assembly, gaining practical skills with machine tools and understanding manufacturing workflow.
  • Design Engineering – Develop CAD skills and apply engineering principles to support the design, development and modification of products.
  • Configuration & Engineering Systems – Learn how to configure products within our ERP system, create accurate costings and provide essential manufacturing data.
  • Production Engineering – Study manufacturing process development, improvement techniques and the introduction of new products.
  • Quality Engineering – Discover quality control, inspection and continuous improvement practices that ensure products meet required standards.
  • Supply Chain & Planning – Understand how production is planned, how materials are sourced and how suppliers support the manufacturing process.
  • Contracts & Project Management – Manage engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring customer requirements and expectations are met.
  • Technical Engineering – Gain an in-depth understanding of our products, how they operate and how technical information is created and shared, and support customers in selecting solutions.
  • Laboratory & Product Testing – Learn how our products are tested and evaluated to meet performance requirements, and investigate solutions in simulated real‐world conditions.
  • Works Engineering & Maintenance – Understand how manufacturing equipment operates, how machinery is maintained, and how production areas are improved through new equipment and technology.
  • Service Engineering – Explore how our products perform in real‑world environments, diagnose issues, support customers, and provide effective solutions.

Training Outcome

The Engineering Apprentice will gain practical experience across several engineering disciplines, providing a strong foundation for future career progression in mechanical, design or production engineering. Successful completion can lead to a full‑time role within the company.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • Essential – GCSE English – 5
  • Essential – GCSE Maths – 5
  • Essential – GCSE Science – 5

Course Information

  • Course: Engineering Technician (Level 3)
  • Level: 3
  • Route: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday – Thursday, with a 30 minute unpaid meal break. Friday: 08:00 – 14:00. Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months. Training Provider: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE.

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Posted: July 17th, 2026