About Bel Engineering

British Engines Group company, BEL Engineering, offers sub-contract machining services specialising in large capacity, heavy duty, horizontal machining.

BEL Engineering works primarily in the defence, nuclear, renewables and oil and gas sectors and operates from an advanced manufacturing facility based in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Start your career at the heart of modern engineering. As an Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician, you'll play a key role in helping engineering teams design, develop, improve and deliver high quality products and processes.

You'll spend your first 20 weeks at TDR Training School before joining one of our businesses. From there, you'll spend four days per week in the factory and attend college one day per week.


What you'll be doing

  • Collecting and analysing technical data to support engineers with real manufacturing challenges.
  • Testing, measuring and evaluating products or processes using engineering tools and digital systems.
  • Helping to identify and improve inefficient processes to make work safer, faster and more effective.
  • Creating and updating technical documentation, including drawings, reports and digital models.
  • Using engineering software and digital tools to support design, production and quality activities.
  • Working with engineers, production teams and suppliers to keep projects progressing smoothly.

Qualifications

BTEC Level 3

After the completion of your apprenticeship, you could get the option to complete a Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering, or even a degree!


Career progression

  • Quality Support Technician
  • Production Support Technician
  • Quality Engineer
  • Quality Manager

Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician - Level 3 (ST1395)
Duration: 4 Years