Mechanical​/Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Overview

TROX UK is a leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC and building services components and integrated systems for air conditioning, ventilation and fire safety. The company operates a manufacturing facility and offices in Thetford, Norfolk, and an office in the City of London, employing 159 staff.

• Production – Follow the journey of our products from raw materials to final assembly, gaining practical skills with machine tools and understanding manufacturing workflow.
• Design Engineering – Develop CAD skills and apply engineering principles to support the design, development and modification of products.
• Configuration & Engineering Systems – Learn how to configure products within our ERP system, create accurate costings and provide essential manufacturing data.
• Production Engineering – Study manufacturing process development, improvement techniques and the introduction of new products.
• Quality Engineering – Discover quality control, inspection and continuous improvement practices that ensure products meet required standards.
• Supply Chain & Planning – Understand how production is planned, how materials are sourced and how suppliers support the manufacturing process.
• Contracts & Project Management – Manage engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring customer requirements and expectations are met.
• Technical Engineering – Gain an in-depth understanding of our products, how they operate and how technical information is created and shared, and support customers in selecting solutions.
• Laboratory & Product Testing – Learn how our products are tested and evaluated to meet performance requirements, and investigate solutions in simulated real‐world conditions.
• Works Engineering & Maintenance – Understand how manufacturing equipment operates, how machinery is maintained, and how production areas are improved through new equipment and technology.
• Service Engineering – Explore how our products perform in real‑world environments, diagnose issues, support customers, and provide effective solutions.

The Engineering Apprentice will gain practical experience across several engineering disciplines, providing a strong foundation for future career progression in mechanical, design or production engineering. Successful completion can lead to a full‑time role within the company.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative

• Essential - GCSE English - 5
• Essential - GCSE Maths - 5
• Essential - GCSE Science - 5

• Course:
  Engineering Technician (Level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Week: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday – Thursday, with a 30 minute unpaid meal break. Friday: 08:00 - 14:00. Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months. Training Provider: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE.