Engineering Technician Apprentice; Level 4

Engineering Technician Apprentice (Level
4)

Are you ready to kick‑start your career and join a supportive, forward‑thinking team?
Do you care about clean energy and want to help create a cleaner world for the future?

If that sounds like you, and the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship is you next step - We’d love to hear from you!

At Ceres
, we’re proud to be at the forefront of clean energy innovation. We develop cutting‑edge technologies in electrolysis for green hydrogen and fuel cells for future power solutions.

Through our technology licensing model, we work closely with leading global partners including Doosan, Denso, Shell and Weichai. Our solid oxide platform is helping to transform energy systems and decarbonise some of the world’s most emissions‑heavy industries, such as steelmaking and future fuels.

We’re a company driven by purpose and passion. At Ceres, you’ll be encouraged to think big, collaborate openly and take on exciting challenges. Innovation sits at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for people who are curious and motivated to make a difference.

As an apprentice at Ceres, you’ll gain hands‑on experience through paid, work‑based training with rotations across different areas of the business. You’ll learn practical skills from a knowledgeable and experienced teams who are keen to support your development.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

One day per week will be spent studying at Crawley College
, West Sussex

The programme lasts 42 months

By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts and well prepared for a long‑term career in the industry.

Meet one of the following criteria:

• Two A‑levels, including Maths and one technical subject
• A Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (minimum merit)
• Relevant work‑based knowledge and competency

Shortlisted applicants should expect to be invited to take part in an assessment day towards the end of June 2026.

We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment. Our reward package includes:

• Starting salary of £23,000 per year
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance

You’ll also have access to a range of additional benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, share save scheme and a healthcare cash plan.

At Ceres, we call this DEBI
. It’s a core part of our values and how we work every day.

We’re committed to attracting, supporting and retaining talented people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, race, age, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or neurodiversity.

Our aim is to create a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to be themselves.