Automation & Robotics Engineering Apprentice

About the Employer

Prime AI Ltd offers turnkey mechanical and electrical automation systems to all sectors, with a particular specialism in automotive OEMs. With over 45 years of industry experience, Prime delivers solutions that beat expectations without technical or commercial compromise. Whether it’s a turnkey solution built from the ground up or a modification of existing facilities, you can be sure that we have the tools and the expertise for the job.

We help almost any OEM manufacturer achieve their technical goals in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Prime is an innovative engineering company specialising in industrial automation, system integration and robotics. As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on real customer projects from day one. Depending on your chosen pathway (Electrical or Mechanical), you will develop practical skills in designing, building, testing and commissioning advanced automation systems. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the design and manufacture of automated machinery.
• Building and wiring electrical control panels.
• Site installation.
• Supporting installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Using CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Testing, fault‑finding and continuous improvement.
• Learning safe working practices and engineering standards.
• Working closely with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your engineering career in a growing business working on innovative projects across manufacturing and automation.

Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Engineering Technician or Junior Engineer role. Prime is committed to developing talent, with opportunities to progress into Design Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Project Engineering or Controls Engineering as experience grows.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Essential: GCSE in English, Maths, Science plus 2 other subjects
• 4+ course credits

• Course:
  Mechatronics maintenance technician (level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

• Working Week:
  Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (15‑minute breakfast & 30‑minute lunch paid)
• Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
• Number of Positions Available: 2
• Training Provider: MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) Training Limited