Global Apprenticeship Programme – United Kingdom

About Bodycote

We are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.

Our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme starting in September 2026 offers an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within the world’s leading specialist heat treatment and thermal processing company. From day one, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive team, working alongside skilled professionals and a dedicated mentor who will guide your development. Whether you’re operating state‑of‑the‑art furnaces, inspecting precision components, or supporting vital processes behind the scenes, you’ll gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and the confidence to shape a successful future in engineering.

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll also complete a nationally recognised engineering qualification through day‑release attendance s structured learning will complement your hands‑on experience, and you will be supported throughout your studies by both your college tutor and your workplace mentor, ensuring you can apply what you learn in the classroom directly to real‑world challenges on the job. This combination of academic and practical training provides a strong foundation for long‑term success in the engineering industry.

You’ll rotate through our core departments learning the skills needed to enhance your career:

• Gain the knowledge on how to check metal parts before and after heat treatment to make sure they meet the right standards
• Learn how to use simple measuring tools like micrometres and hardness testers
• Help keep records of test results and support with paperwork
• Understand why accuracy, attention to detail, and following instructions are important to make sure parts are safe and ready for our customers

• Develop a strong understanding of continuous improvement tools and take part in projects to support operational excellence
• Help prepare and load metal parts into furnaces for heat treatment
• Learn how to safely run the machines that heat and cool the metal
• Follow step‑by‑step instructions to make sure everything is done correctly
• Keep notes on what you do and help make sure jobs are finished on time and to a high standard

• Work with the maintenance team to help look after and fix machines
• Learn how to use tools safely and carry out basic checks
• Help spot problems early so machines keep running smoothly
• Understand why looking after equipment helps the whole company stay safe, save energy, and keep customers happy

Safety is not only a priority, it’s a way of life. From your first day, you’ll learn how to stay safe while working with heat treatment equipment, tools, and materials. You’ll have full training and support to make sure you understand how to protect yourself and others at all times.

• How to work safely around hot furnaces, heavy parts, and moving equipment
• The correct way to lift, move, and handle materials to avoid injury
• What to do in case of an emergency, including fire safety and first aid procedures
• How to spot hazards, report them, and help keep the workplace clean and safe

Wearing the right PPE is a big part of staying safe. We’ll provide everything you need and show you how to use it properly, including

• Heat‑resistant gloves and clothing
• Safety boots with steel toes
• Eye protection (goggles or face shields)
• Ear protection when working around loud machines
• Respirators or masks if working with certain materials or chemicals

You’ll learn when and why each item is used, and how to look after your gear to keep it in good condition.

• Safety First:
  Our belief in the value of recognising and reducing unnecessary risks, far exceeds the demands of regulation or compliance.
• Performance:
  There can be no shortcuts or compromises.
• Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Strong customer relationships…