Are you passionate about clean energy for a clean world and interested in an Engineering Manufacturing Technician L4 Apprenticeship? If so, this opportunity to become an Engineering Technician Apprentice where you will gain hands-on experience in the engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance specific to green hydrogen production is for you.
It is essential that you read the Things to Consider section below before applying for this role to make sure you fit the eligible criteria.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of hydrogen production equipment.
- Learn to troubleshoot, repair, and test components to ensure optimal performance and safety in the manufacturing process.
- Work with senior engineers to support the assembly, testing, and quality control of components used in hydrogen production systems.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental protocols during manufacturing and production processes.
- Assist in performing routine testing and inspections to ensure quality standards for components and systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineers, production staff, and quality assurance teams.
- Participate in training sessions, to develop your technical knowledge and skills.
Within a company that fosters a workplace driven by passion and purpose you will support join and support the team to think ambitiously, collaborate creatively and confront complex challenges directly. Innovation is at the core of everything striving to push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.
Key Skills
- Solid interest in engineering
- Problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Proactive approach
- Willingness to learn
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Hard-working
- Good communication skills
- Technically adept
- Attention to detail
- IT Literate
- Can interpret diagnostics
- Problem solver
- Strives for perfection
- Good time management
- Professional manner
- Enthusiasm for Innovation
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Manual dexterity
- Resilience
- Persistence
Working Week: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday which includes 4 day working on site and one day attendance at Crawley College.
Salary: £21,000 per annum (Please see Further Information on the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage below)
Qualifications Required to Apply:
- GCSE English Minimum Grade 9-4
- Two A-levels, one in Math and another technical subject.
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering with at least a merit.
- Desirable - Appropriate work-based knowledge and competency.
About the Employer: Ceres is leading the way in clean energy innovation, pioneering advancements in electrolysis for green hydrogen production and fuel cells for future power solutions. With our technology licensing model, we've built powerful partnerships with major multinational companies like, Doosan, Denso, Shell, and Weichai and our solid oxide platform is transforming energy systems, delivering high-efficiency green hydrogen to decarbonise some of the most emissions-heavy industries including steelmaking, and future fuels. For further information please visit: https://www.ceres.tech/
Future Prospects: Following successful completion of the 45 months apprenticeship program there will be an opportunity for you to be considered for a permanent position with the company.
Things to Consider:
- The potential start date for this apprenticeship role is September 2025
- Training to be provided by Crawley College
- This is a 45-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
- Benefits include: Up to 8% employer contribution for your pension, Life assurance (4 x your annual salary), 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, Group Income Protection
- Additional benefits like the cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan, share save scheme and a healthcare cash plan.
- Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion - in line with Company's vision and values, we actively work to attract, recruit, support and retain the best talent from a diversity of backgrounds. We welcome and celebrate applicants regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, race, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, and perspective.
- About the company apprenticeship program – You will gain valuable experience through paid work-based training through multiple rotations throughout the business to learn practical elements of the role, learning from a highly experienced and credible team.
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horsham RH13 5PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you are interested in this apprenticeship
- Please confirm you have read the 'Things to Consider' section and you are eligible to apply
- Please confirm you have the minimum qualifications required to apply.
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
- Horsham RH13 5PX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
