Technical Project Engineering Apprentice; Level 6

Technical Project Engineering Apprentice (Level
6)

ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Ishida Europe is a World leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete weighing and packing line solutions. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Engineering Apprentice (Level
6) to join the Projects team in Woodgate, Birmingham.

Your salary will increase to £25,000 in Year 2, £27,000 in Year 3 and £30,000 in Year 4.

Training course Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level
6)

Hours Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 & Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

38 hours 15 minutes a week

Duration 3 years 6 months

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

We are seeking to employ and train a Project Engineering Apprentice through a Level 6 advanced apprenticeship.

As a Project Engineering Apprentice at Ishida Europe, you will join a structured Level 6-degree apprenticeship programme designed to develop the next generation of highly skilled engineers in the food manufacturing, weighing, inspection, and packaging automation sector.

You will play an active role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of customer projects across the EMEA region. You will gain hands on experience in engineering design, equipment integration, installation, commissioning, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will build the technical, commercial, and project management capabilities required to progress into a fully competent Project Engineer within Ishida Europe.

The programme follows a structured four‑year development plan, combining university study with rotational placements and increasing responsibility across engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery functions.

Your training and development will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to:

• Provide technical input and risk awareness to support sales proposals and customer solutions
• Produce system layout drawings, 3D/2D CAD models, and other technical documentation required throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the creation of engineering specifications for bought‑out equipment, sub‑systems, and specialist work packages
• Assist with supplier engagement, procurement activities, and pre‑delivery inspections of bought‑out equipment
• Work collaboratively with design, safety, and compliance teams to ensure all engineering solutions meet relevant technical standards and statutory regulations within the food industry (e.g., Machinery Directive, PUWER, CE/UKCA, EHEDG requirements)

11 Kettles Wood Drive
Woodgate Business Park
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 3DB

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level
6)

• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem‑solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components…