Job Description

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