Person specification:

An interest in engineering as a subject and the desire to learn and develop

Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:

Hobbies or voluntary work

Previous work experience

Engineering related school subjects

Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal learning – this could include a hobby, project, or additional qualification

Able to adapt with a proactive approach to ways of working

Willingness to work as part of a team

How does the apprenticeship work?

Provider: South Devon College

Qualification: Level 3

Duration: Approx. 42 months

Start date: The next start date will be September 2026; however, the successful candidates could join Howmet prior to September to begin to build a meaningful portfolio of evidenced learning

Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Skills England

Company benefits include:

Life Assurance with AVIVA

Defined contribution pension plan 

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Regular health initiatives and wellbeing scheme

Sports and social club

On-site canteen

Recruitment process:

Submit your CV and cover letter online via www.howmet.com/joinus 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Apprentice Engineers to join our team, operating on a day shift. 

Successful candidates will complete a structured rotation across four key departments, gaining broad experience and developing core engineering skills throughout the programme.

 

Product Engineering Process Engineering Layout

Toolroom 

 

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

What you’ll do at work: 

Develop a broad technical understanding of the manufacturing processes at HowmetLearn ways of using data to troubleshoot and optimise processesHelp identify manufacturing issues and how to resolve themProduce customer facing reports detailing conformance to engineered drawings and modelsDevelop an understanding of tools used in the industry and basic toolmaking skills to help maintain themFollow work processes and safety standards closely to ensure a safe working environmentTo be committed in working towards achieving the competencies set out in the apprenticeship standardsMaintain an apprenticeship training record to be produced when required