Production Engineer Apprentice

Graduate Production Engineer Apprentice 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 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy